Jobab

Jobab, a descendant of Benjamin, was one of the sons of Elpaal.

The name Jobab means “sorrowful, hated”

MaleTribe of BenjaminDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 8:18; only referred to as Jobab (יוֹבָב); son of Elpaal; a brother of Eber, Misham, Shemed, Beriah, Shema, Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber, Ishmerai and Izliah.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Elpaal
Siblings: Beriah Eber Heber Hizki Ishmerai Izliah Meshullam Misham Shema Shemed Zebadiah

Alternative names

יוֹבָבJobab

Mentions

1 Chronicles 8:18
Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.