ALVAN
al'-van (`alwan, "tall"?):
A son of Shobal, the Horite (Genesis 36:23). In 1 Chronicles 1:40 the name is written Alian, Septuagint Olam. It is probably the same as Alvah of Genesis 36:23, which appears in 1 Chronicles 1:51 as Aliah.
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'ALVAN'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.