This name appears in 1 Chronicles 2:47 among Caleb's descendants through Judah's lineage. The Chronicles genealogies trace multiple branches of Judah's tribal family, establishing territorial and clan relationships. Geshan represents one minor figure in this extensive genealogical network. The name's etymology remains uncertain, though it may relate to roots for feeling or touching. Like many genealogical names in Chronicles, Geshan serves primarily to establish family connections rather than to mark an individual with narrative significance.