A son of Joktan, descendant of Shem
Jobab
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 10:29.
יוֹבָבJobab
The name means “sorrowful, hated.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Joktan
- Brothers and sisters
- Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Abimael, Sheba, Ophir, Havilah
- People
- Early Patriarch
About Jobab Written by AI
Jobab is mentioned in Genesis 10:29 and 1 Chronicles 1:23 as one of the sons of Joktan, a descendant of Shem. He is listed among the thirteen sons of Joktan in the genealogical record known as the Table of Nations. This record provides insight into the peoples and nations that descended from Noah's sons after the Flood. The descendants of Joktan are believed to have settled in the southern regions of the Arabian Peninsula.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Jobab, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Dweller in the desert. (1.) One of the sons of Joktan, and founder of an Arabian tribe (Gen. 10:29). (2.) King of Edom, succeeded Bela (Gen. 36:33, 34). (3.) A Canaanitish king (Josh. 11:1) who joined the confederacy against Joshua.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Genesis 10:29
Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.
- 1 Chronicles 1:23
Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.