Bible Dictionary
Jobab
Jobab was the name of several rulers and men, including a son of Joktan, an Edomite king, the king of Madon, and Benjamites.
Definition
Jobab is the name of several biblical men: a son of Joktan and founder of an Arabian tribe, an Edomite king, the king of Madon, and two Benjamites listed in Chronicles.
Biblical Usage
Jobab appears in the genealogies of the nations and of Edom, in the account of the Canaanite kings opposed to Joshua, and in the genealogical lists of Benjamin.
Historical Background
The name is associated with Joktanite and Edomite lines and with the Canaanite city or kingdom of Madon. The Septuagint sometimes confuses the name with Job.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Dweller in the desert. (1.) One of the sons of Joktan, and founder of an Arabian tribe (Gen. 10:29). (2.) King of Edom, succeeded Bela (Gen. 36:33, 34). (3.) A Canaanitish king (Josh. 11:1) who joined the confederacy against Joshua.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(a desert).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>jo'-bab (yobhabh, perhaps "howling"; Iobab):</p><p>(1) "Son" of Joktan (Ge 10:29; 1Ch 1:23).</p><p>See TABLE OF NATIONS.</p><p>(2) An Edomite king (Ge 36:33,14; 1Ch 1:44,45).</p><p>(3) King of Madon (Jos 11:1).</p><p>(4) 1Ch 8:9; and (5) 1Ch 8:18, Benjamites.</p><p>The name is confused with that of Job in Septuagint of Job 42:17.</p>