Keraia
Glossary

Jobab

  1. A son of Joktan in the family line of Eber (Genesis 10:29; 1 Chronicles 1:23).

  2. An early Edomite king. He was the son of Zerah of Bozrah (Genesis 36:33–34; 1 Chronicles 1:44–45).

  3. A king of Madon. Along with other Canaanite kings, he joined Jabin of Hazor in a northern alliance. This was to stop the Israelites from taking over the northern section of Canaan. Jobab died in battle at the waters of Merom (Joshua 11:1; 12:19).

  4. A son of Shaharaim by his wife Hodesh, a member of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 8:9).

  5. A son of Elpaal from the tribe of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 8:18).

People and places

Jobab: A king of Edom, son of Zerah of Bozrah Jobab: A son of Joktan, descendant of Shem Jobab: A son of Elpaal, descendant of Benjamin Jobab: A son of Shaharaim and Hodesh Jobab: King of Madon, who joined forces against Joshua