Bible Strands
Jobab
the name means howler Strong's Lexicon
Jobab, a descendant of Shem through Joktan, is mentioned in the Table of Nations.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
Dweller in the desert. (1.) One of the sons of Joktan, and founder of an Arabian tribe (Gen. 10:29).
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
Family
Parents
Joktan
Siblings
Abimael, Almodad, Diklah, Hadoram, Havilah, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Sheleph, Uzal, Obal, Sheba, Ophir
From STEPBible's TIPNR genealogy data. A relationship the data marks uncertain is not shown here.
First named at Genesis 10:29.
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Verses that name Jobab
- Genesis 10:29 Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.
- 1 Chronicles 1:23 Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.