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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”
Profile
- 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.