Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שׁוֹבָל”
Understanding Shôwbâl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Shobal. - § Shobal = "flowing" - Shobal, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites 1) the 2nd son of Seir the Horite (Ed...
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 36:23 | “And the children of Shobal were these; Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.” Word: שׁוֹבָל (Shôwbâl) | |
| 1 Chronicles 2:52 | “And Shobal the father of Kirjath–jearim had sons; Haroeh, and half of the Manahethites.” Word: שׁוֹבָל (Shôwbâl) |