Jobab

Jobab [N] [H] [S]

dweller in the desert.

  • One of the sons of Joktan, and founder of an Arabian tribe ( Genesis 10:29 ).
  • King of Edom, succeeded Bela ( Genesis 36:33 Genesis 36:34 ).
  • A Canaanitish king ( Joshua 11:1 ) who joined the confederacy against Joshua.

    These dictionary topics are from
    M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
    published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.

    [N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
    [H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names
    [S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible Dictionary

    Bibliography Information

    Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Jobab". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .