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Jobab(3)
Jobab in the Bible — King of Madon (JOS 11:1), one of thirty-one kings (JOS 12:19) defeated by Joshua (JOS 12:7). Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “sorrowful, hated”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 2 names
Names & Labels (2)
Jobabproper name
- Hebrew
- יוֹבָב
- Transliteration
- yovav
- Meaning
- howl
- Greek
- Ιωβαβ
- Reference
- JOS 11:1
- Strong's
- H3103
King of Madontitle
- Hebrew
- מֶ֣לֶךְ מָד֔וֹן
- Transliteration
- melek madon
- Meaning
- king of Madon
- Greek
- βασιλέα Μαρρων
- Reference
- JOS 11:1
- Strong's
- H4428, H4068
Notes
King of Madon
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jobab in the Bible?
Jobab is described in the Bible as King of Madon (JOS 11:1), one of thirty-one kings (JOS 12:19) defeated by Joshua (JOS 12:7).
What does the name Jobab mean?
The name Jobab means “sorrowful, hated” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.