Jobab
Jobab, the king of Madon, was one of the northern kings who allied against Israel during the conquest of Canaan.
The name Jobab means “sorrowful, hated”
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Summary
A king in Canaan living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at Joshua 11:1; only referred to as Jobab (יוֹבָב).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- יוֹבָבJobab
Mentions
- Now when Jabin king of Hazor heard about these things, he sent word to Jobab king of Madon; to the kings of Shimron and Achshaph;