Jobab

Jobab was one of the sons born to Shaharaim and his wife Hodesh in the genealogy of Benjamin.

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 8:9; only referred to as Jobab (יוֹבָב); son of Shaharaim and Hodesh; a brother of Zibia, Mesha, Malcam, Jeuz, Sachia, Mirmah, Abitub and Elpaal.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Shaharaim
Mother: Hodesh
Siblings: Abitub Elpaal Jeuz Malcam Mesha Mirmah Sachia Zibia

Alternative names

יוֹבָבJobab

Mentions

1 Chronicles 8:9
His sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,