A son of Shaharaim and Hodesh
Jobab
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 8:9.
יוֹבָבJobab
The name means “sorrowful, hated.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Jobab Written by AI
Jobab is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:9 as one of the sons of Shaharaim and his wife Hodesh. This information is provided in the context of the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. Shaharaim had sent away his wives Hushim and Baara, and he had children with Hodesh in the country of Moab. Jobab is listed among the seven sons born to Shaharaim and Hodesh.
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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
- 1 Chronicles 8:9
His sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.