Jobab
Jobab
(Heb. Yobab’, , probably dweller in the desert, from the Arabic; Sept. , but in 1Ch 1:23, , v.r. simply ), the name of several men.
1. The last-named of the sons of Joktan, and founder of a tribe in Arabia (Gen 10:29; 1Ch 1:23), B.C. post 2414. Bochart compares (Phaleg, 2, 29) the Jobaritoe () of Ptolemy (6, 7, 24), a people on the eastern coast of Arabia, near the Socalitae, which, after Salmasius, he supposes to be for Jobabitoe; so also Michaelis (Spicileg. 2, 303; Supplem. 1013).
2. Son of Zerah of Bozrah, king of Edom after Bela and before Husham (Gen 36:33-34; 1Ch 1:44-45), B.C. prob. long ante 1617. The supposition that he was identical with the patriarch Job rests only upon the apocryphal addition to the book of Job in the Sept., and is utterly unworthy of credit. SEE JOB.
3. The Canaanitish king of Madon, one of those whose aid Jabin invoked in the struggle with the Israelites (Jos 11:1), B.C. 1617.
4. The first-named of the sons of Shaharaim by one of his wives, Hodesh or Baara of the tribe of Benjamin, although apparently born in Moab (1Ch 8:9), B.C. cir. 1612.
5. One of the sons of Elpaal, a chief of Benjamin, at Jerusalem (1Ch 8:18), B.C. probably cir. 588.
Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Jobab
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.
Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary
Jobab
1. Last of Joktan’s sons (Gen 10:29; 1Ch 1:23). Ptolemy mentions the Jobaritoe (perhaps Jobabitae ought to be read) among the Arabs.
2. King of Edom (Gen 36:33-34); son of Zerah of Bozrah; successor of Bela, first king. His association in kindred with Eliphaz (2) gives color to the conjecture that Jobab equates to Job.
3. Jos 11:1.
4. 1Ch 8:9.
Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary
Jobab
JOBAB.1. A son of Joktan in the genealogies (Gen 10:29, 1Ch 1:23), and therefore probably an Arabian geographical name. Glaser identifies Jobab with YHYBB (likely Yuhaybab), a tribe mentioned in the Saban inscriptions. Sprenger through the LXX [Note: Septuagint.] form Iobor relates it to Wabr, a considerable region in S. Arabia. 2. A king of Edom (Gen 36:33 f., 1Ch 1:44 f.), confused, in the apocryphal appendix to the LXX [Note: Septuagint.] version of Job, with Job (see Job, 1). 3. A king of Madon, ally of Jabin of Hazor against Joshua (Jos 11:1). 4, 5. Name of two Benjamites (1Ch 8:9; 1Ch 8:18).
W. M. Nesbit.
Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible
Jobab
jobab (, yobhabh, perhaps howling; , Iobab):
(1) Son of Joktan (Gen 10:29; 1Ch 1:23). See TABLE OF NATIONS.
(2) An Edomite king (Gen 36:33, Gen 36:14; 1Ch 1:44, 1Ch 1:45).
(3) King of Madon (Jos 11:1).
(4) 1Ch 8:9; and (5) 1Ch 8:18, Benjamites.
The name is confused with that of Job in Septuagint of Job 42:17.
Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Jobab
[Jo’bab]
1. Son of Joktan, a descendant of Shem. Gen 10:29; 1Ch 1:23.
2. Son of Zerah and king of Edom. Gen 36:33-34; 1Ch 1:44-45.
3. King of Madon, conquered by Joshua. Jos 11:1.
4. Son of Shaharaim, a Benjamite. 1Ch 8:9.
5. Son of Elpaal, a Benjamite. 1Ch 8:18.
Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary
Jobab
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1. Son of Joktan
Gen 10:29; 1Ch 1:23
2. A king of Edom
Gen 36:33-34; 1Ch 1:44-45
3. A king of Madon
Jos 11:1
4. Name of two Benjamites of whom little is known
1Ch 8:9; 1Ch 8:18
Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible
Jobab
Jo’bab. (a desert).
1. The last, in order, of the sons of Joktan. Gen 10:29; 1Ch 1:23.
2. One of the “kings” of Edom. Gen 3:34; 1Ch 1:44-45.
3. King of Madon; one of the northern chieftains, who attempted to oppose Joshua’s conquest, and were routed by him at Meron. Jos 11:1 only.
4. Head of a Benjamite house. 1Ch 8:9.