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Jobab(5)
Jobab in the Bible — son of Elpaal (1CH 8:18). Jobab belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “sorrowful, hated”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Benjamin
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (1)
Jobabproper name
- Hebrew
- יוֹבָב
- Transliteration
- yovav
- Meaning
- howler
- Greek
- Ιωβαβ
- Reference
- 1CH 8:18
- Strong's
- H3103
Family & Relationships (1)
son
Elpaal(1CH 8:18)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jobab in the Bible?
Jobab is described in the Bible as son of Elpaal (1CH 8:18). Jobab belonged to the tribe of Benjamin.
What does the name Jobab mean?
The name Jobab means “sorrowful, hated” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.