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Shobal
Shobal in the Bible — son of Seir (GEN 36:20) and chief in Edom (GEN 36:29). Shobal belonged to the tribe of Edomite. Referenced in 7 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “path; ear of corn”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Edomite
- Scripture References
- 7 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 6 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Shobalproper name
- Hebrew
- שׁוֹבָל
- Transliteration
- shobal
- Meaning
- basket
- Greek
- Σωβαλ
- Reference
- GEN 36:20
- Strong's
- H7732
Family & Relationships (6)
son
Seir(GEN 36:20)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shobal in the Bible?
Shobal is described in the Bible as son of Seir (GEN 36:20) and chief in Edom (GEN 36:29). Shobal belonged to the tribe of Edomite.
What does the name Shobal mean?
The name Shobal means “path; ear of corn” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.