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Jabal

Jabal, the son of Lamech and Adah, was the ancestor of those who dwell in tents and have livestock.

The name Jabal means “which glides away”

MaleEarly PatriarchOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man living at the time before the Flood, only mentioned at Genesis 4:20; only referred to as Jabal (יָבָל); son of Lamech and Adah; a brother of Jubal, Tubal-cain, Naamah.

Glossary entries

Jabal

Family members

Father

Lamech

Mother

Adah

Siblings

Jubal Naamah Tubal-cain

Alternative names

Mentions

Includes 1 verse that refer to Jabal without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

  1. Genesis 4:20
    Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who dwell in tents and raise livestock.
  2. Genesis 4:21Referred to, not named
    And his brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all who play the harp and flute.