Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia 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.

Multi-Version Concordance Alvan (2 Occurrences) Genesis 36:23 These are the children of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV) 1 Chronicles 1:40 The sons of Shobal: Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah, and Anah. (See NIV)