Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Id. ) A grandson of Esau, one of the “dukes of Edom” (Gen. 36:11, 15, 42). ) A place in Southern Idumea, the land of “the sons of the east,” frequently mentioned in the Old Testament. It was noted for the wisdom of its inhabitants (Amos 1:12; Obad. 1:8; Jer. 49:7; Ezek. 25:13). It was divided from the hills of Paran by the low plain of Arabah (Hab. 3:3).
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(the south).
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
TE'MAN (south desert), a country named from the oldest son of Eliphaz, the son of Esau. Gen 36:11. These people were called Temani, or Temanites, and seem to have been noted for wisdom. Jer 49:7; Ob 9. They are especially mentioned in the prediction against Edom. Jer 49:7; Eze 25:13; Am 1:12; Ob 9; Hab 3:3. " Eusebius and Jerome mention a Teman 15 miles from Petra.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
Temani, the south; Africa; perfect