Word Study

The meaning of שׁוֹבָל

Understanding Shôwbâl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H7732
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

שׁוֹבָל

Phoneticsho-bawl'
TransliterationShôwbâl
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Shobal. - § Shobal = "flowing" - Shobal, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites 1) the 2nd son of Seir the Horite (Edom) and one of the dukes of the Horites 2) son of Caleb, grandson of Hur, and founder of Kirjath-jearim 3) a Judaite, son of Hur and a descendant of Caleb 3a) possibly the same as 2

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

9 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 36:23

And the children of Shobal were these; Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.

1 Chronicles 2:52

And Shobal the father of Kirjath–jearim had sons; Haroeh, and half of the Manahethites.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
9x
Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution
Genesis3
1 Chronicles6

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'שׁוֹבָל' deepen your understanding of Genesis 36:23?