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Jobab(2)

Jobab in the Bible — King of Edom, successor to Bela (GEN 36:33). Jobab belonged to the tribe of Edomite. Referenced in 2 scripture passages.

Name meaning: sorrowful, hated

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Gender
male
Tribe
Edomite
Scripture References
2 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
1 connection

Names & Labels (1)

Jobabproper name
Hebrew
יוֹבָב
Transliteration
yovav
Meaning
howl
Greek
Ιωβαβ
Reference
GEN 36:33
Strong's
H3103

Family & Relationships (1)

son

Zerah(GEN 36:33)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jobab in the Bible?

Jobab is described in the Bible as King of Edom, successor to Bela (GEN 36:33). Jobab belonged to the tribe of Edomite.

What does the name Jobab mean?

The name Jobab means “sorrowful, hated” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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