1. Genealogical Context

Jobab is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, associated with different individuals across various genealogies and narratives. The name Jobab is of Hebrew origin, meaning "howler" or "shouter," and is found in several contexts, each contributing to the broader tapestry of biblical history.

2. Jobab, Son of Joktan

The first mention of Jobab is found in the genealogies of Genesis. Jobab is listed as a descendant of Shem, through Joktan, making him part of the post-flood generations that repopulated the earth. Genesis 10:29 states, "Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan." This Jobab is part of the Table of Nations, which outlines the spread of peoples and cultures after the flood, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's command to "be fruitful and multiply" (Genesis 9:1).

3. Jobab, King of Edom

Another significant mention of Jobab is as a king of Edom. In the list of Edomite kings, Jobab is noted as one of the rulers who reigned before any king ruled over the Israelites. Genesis 36:33 records, "When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place." This Jobab is part of the Edomite lineage, descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother. The Edomite kingship highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Esau of a great nation, despite the ongoing tension between Edom and Israel.

4. Jobab, King of Madon

In the context of the conquest of Canaan, Jobab is mentioned as a king of Madon who joined a coalition against Joshua and the Israelites. Joshua 11:1 states, "Now when Jabin king of Hazor heard these things, he sent word to Jobab king of Madon, to the kings of Shimron and Achshaph." This coalition was ultimately defeated by Joshua, demonstrating God's faithfulness in delivering the Promised Land to the Israelites and His power over the nations.

5. Jobab, Descendant of Benjamin

In the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin, another Jobab is mentioned. 1 Chronicles 8:9 lists him among the descendants of Benjamin: "By his wife Hodesh he had Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam." This reference situates Jobab within the context of the Israelite tribes, contributing to the rich lineage of Benjamin, which played a significant role in Israel's history.

6. Theological Implications

The various mentions of Jobab across different contexts in the Bible illustrate the complexity and interconnectedness of biblical genealogies and narratives. Each Jobab, whether a descendant of Joktan, a king of Edom, a Canaanite adversary, or a Benjaminite, contributes to the unfolding account of God's interaction with humanity. These accounts reflect themes of divine sovereignty, the fulfillment of promises, and the intricate weaving of human history within God's redemptive plan.Jobab

sorrowful, hated

Jobab

(a desert).

1. The last in order of the sons of Joktan. (Genesis 10:29; 1 Chronicles 1:23)
2. One of the "kings" of Edom. (Genesis 3:34; 1 Chronicles 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. (Joshua 11:1) only.
4. Head of a Benjamite house. (1 Chronicles 8:9)

Dweller in the desert.

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

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

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

JOBAB

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

(1) "Son" of Joktan (Genesis 10:29 1 Chronicles 1:23).

See TABLE OF NATIONS.

(2) An Edomite king (Genesis 36:33, 14 1 Chronicles 1:44, 45).

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

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

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

3103. Yobab -- a son of Joktan, also his desc., also two non-Isr. ...
... kings, also two Benjamites. Transliteration: Yobab Phonetic Spelling: (yo-bawb')
Short Definition: Jobab. ... kings, also two Benjamites NASB Word Usage Jobab (9). ...
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Chapter xxxvi
... restorer"; Ithran ""advantage"; Cheran ""turtle"; 'Akan (v. Genesis 36:27) ""swift";
'Aran (v. Genesis 36:28) ""mountain goat"; Jobab (v. Genesis 36:33 ...
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How Every Nation was Denominated from their First Inhabitants.
... Now Joctan, one of the sons of Heber, had these sons, Elmodad, Saleph, Asermoth,
Jera, Adoram, Aizel, Decla, Ebal, Abimael, Sabeus, Ophir, Euilat, and Jobab. ...
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Chapter x
... Almodad and Sheleph and Hazarmaveth and Jerah; and Hadoram and Uzal and Diklah;
and Obal and Abimael and Sheba; and Ophir and Havilah and Jobab; all these were ...
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[Endnotes]
... Philistim. Sinite, Hadoram, " Arvadite, Uzal, " Zemarite, Diklah, " Hamathite. Obal, "
Abimael, " Sheba, " Ophir, " Havilah, " Jobab. ". JAPHETH. Gomer, Magog. ...
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Books of the Hebrew Canon.
... professes to come from an Aramaic source houtos hermeneuetai ek tes Suriakes biblou
[554] ), confuses Job ('yvv) with the Edomite king Jobab (yvvv) (Genesis 36 ...
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Jobab (9 Occurrences)
...JOBAB. jo'-bab (yobhabh, perhaps "howling"; Iobab): (1) "Son" of Joktan (Genesis
10:29 1 Chronicles 1:23). ... Multi-Version Concordance Jobab (9 Occurrences). ...
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Bozrah (9 Occurrences)
... (1.) The city of Jobab, one of the early Edomite kings (Genesis 36:33). ... Genesis
36:33 Bela died, and Jobab, the son of Zerah of Bozrah, reigned in his place. ...
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Succeeded (81 Occurrences)
... bonds. (WEB WEY ASV NAS RSV NIV). Genesis 36:33 Bela died, and Jobab, the
son of Zerah of Bozrah, reigned in his place. (See NIV). ...
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Joktan (6 Occurrences)
... Genesis 10:29 Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan. ...
1 Chronicles 1:23 and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. ...
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Temanites (2 Occurrences)
... Temanites (2 Occurrences). Genesis 36:34 Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the
Temanites reigned in his place. (WEB JPS ASV BBE DBY NAS NIV). ...
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Te'manites (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Te'manites (2 Occurrences). Genesis 36:34 Jobab died,
and Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his place. (See RSV). ...
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Temanite (8 Occurrences)
... Temanite (8 Occurrences). Genesis 36:34 Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the
Temanites reigned in his place. (Root in WEB JPS ASV BBE DBY YLT NAS NIV). ...
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Reigned (206 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV). Genesis 36:33 Bela died, and Jobab, the son of
Zerah of Bozrah, reigned in his place. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV). ...
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Dieth (192 Occurrences)
... his sons. (YLT). Genesis 36:33 and Bela dieth, and reign in his stead doth
Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah; (YLT). Genesis 36:34 and ...
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Bela (14 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Genesis 36:33 Bela died, and
Jobab, the son of Zerah of Bozrah, reigned in his place. ...
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