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