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Jobab
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Jobab, the king of Madon, was one of the northern kings who allied against Israel during the conquest of Canaan.
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.
First named at Joshua 11:1.
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Verses that name Jobab
- Joshua 11:1 Now when Jabin king of Hazor heard about these things, he sent word to Jobab king of Madon; to the kings of Shimron and Achshaph;