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Jobab

Easton's Bible Dictionary

1

Dweller in the desert.

2

One of the sons of Joktan, and founder of an Arabian tribe (Gen 10:29).

3

King of Edom, succeeded Bela (Gen 36:33, 34).

4

A Canaanitish king (Josh 11:1) who joined the confederacy against Joshua.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

jo'-bab (yobhabh, perhaps "howling"; Iobab):

(1) "Son" of Joktan (Gen 10:29; 1 Chr 1:23).

See TABLE OF NATIONS.

(2) An Edomite king (Gen 36:33; Gen 36:14; 1 Chr 1:44; 1 Chr 1:45).

(3) King of Madon (Josh 11:1).

(4) 1 Chr 8:9; and (5) 1 Chr 8:18, Benjamites.

The name is confused with that of Job in Septuagint of Job 42:17.

See also

Person Jobab (1 Mos 10,29) Person Jobab (1 Mos 36,33) Person Jobab (Jos 11,1)

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