A son of Elpaal, descendant of Benjamin
Jobab
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 8:18.
יוֹבָבJobab
The name means “sorrowful, hated.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Elpaal
- Brothers and sisters
- Eber, Misham, Shemed, Beriah, Shema, Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber, Ishmerai, Izliah
- People
- Tribe of Benjamin
About Jobab Written by AI
Jobab is briefly mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:18 as one of the sons of Elpaal, a descendant of Benjamin. He is listed among Elpaal's eighteen sons in the genealogical record of the tribe of Benjamin. This genealogy traces the lineage of King Saul and provides insight into the family structure within the tribe. However, no further information is given about Jobab's life or his specific role within the tribe of Benjamin.
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
- 1 Chronicles 8:18
Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.