King of Madon, who joined forces against Joshua
Jobab
Named in 1 verse of Joshua, first in Joshua 11:1.
יוֹבָבJobab
The name means “sorrowful, hated.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
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About Jobab Written by AI
Jobab, the king of Madon, is mentioned in Joshua 11:1 as one of the northern Canaanite kings who formed an alliance against Israel during the conquest of Canaan. When Jabin, king of Hazor, called for the northern kings to unite against Joshua and the Israelites, Jobab joined forces with him, along with the kings of Shimron and Achshaph. This coalition gathered their troops and encamped together at the Waters of Merom to fight against Israel. However, Joshua and the Israelite army launched a surprise attack and defeated them, pursuing and striking them down until no survivors were left (Joshua 11:7 to 8).
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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
- Joshua 11:1
Now when Jabin king of Hazor heard about these things, he sent word to Jobab king of Madon; to the kings of Shimron and Achshaph;
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