Jobab
Jobab, the son of Zerah of Bozrah, was an early king of Edom who reigned before Israel had a king.
The name Jobab means “sorrowful, hated”
MaleKingEdomPatriarchs eraOld Testament2 books4 verses
Summary
A king of Edom living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 36:33; only referred to as Jobab (יוֹבָב); a son of Zerah.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- יוֹבָבJobab
Mentions
- When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.
- When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.
- When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.
- When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.