Bible Dictionary
Hobab
Hobab was a Kenite relative of Moses and a skilled desert guide. Moses sought his help in guiding Israel through the wilderness, and his descendants later settled among the Israelites.
Biblical Usage
Moses asked Hobab to accompany Israel and serve as their guide through unfamiliar regions. Hobab’s descendants followed Israel to Canaan, first camping near Jericho and later settling in the south near Arad.
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