Jobab
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Easton's 1897
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.
Smith's 1863
(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)
ISBE 1915
jo'-bab (yobhabh, perhaps "howling"; Iobab):
(1) "Son" of Joktan (Ge 10:29; 1Ch 1:23).
See TABLE OF NATIONS.
(2) An Edomite king (Ge 36:33,14; 1Ch 1:44,45).
(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.
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Sources
- Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Public domain
- Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863) · Public domain
- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · Public domain