Atomic Bible

Father of musicians who play the lyre and pipe

Jubal

Named in 1 verse of Genesis, first in Genesis 4:21.

יוּבָ֑לJubal

The name means “he that runs; a trumpet.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

Father
Lamech
Mother
Adah
Brothers and sisters
Jabal, Tubal-cain, Naamah
People
Early Patriarch

About Jubal Written by AI

Jubal is mentioned in Genesis 4:21 as the son of Lamech and Adah, and the brother of Jabal. He is described as the father of all who play the lyre and pipe, indicating his role in the early development of musical instruments. The context of the passage is the genealogy of Cain, Adam and Eve's firstborn son. Jubal is part of the seventh generation from Adam, and his mention highlights the advancement of culture and the arts in the pre-flood world. As the father of musicians, Jubal's influence likely extended to the invention or popularization of stringed and wind instruments. His legacy suggests that music played a significant role in ancient societies, even in the earliest stages of human history. No further details are provided about Jubal's life, family, or specific musical achievements. His brief mention serves to demonstrate the development of human skills and the diversification of occupations among the descendants of Cain.

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

Jubilee, music, Lamech’s second son by Adah, of the line of Cain. He was the inventor of “the harp” (Heb. kinnor, properly “lyre”) and “the organ” (Heb. ‘ugab, properly “mouth-organ” or Pan’s pipe), Gen. 4:21.

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. Genesis 4:21

    And his brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all who play the harp and flute.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.