Jubal

Jubal was the father of all who play the lyre and pipe.

The name Jubal means “he that runs; a trumpet”

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Summary

A musician living at the time before the Flood, only mentioned at Genesis 4:21; only referred to as Jubal (יוּבָ֑ל); son of Lamech and Adah; a brother of Jabal, Tubal-cain, Naamah.

Glossary entries

Jubal

Family members

Father

Lamech

Mother

Adah

Siblings

Jabal Naamah Tubal-cain

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. And his brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all who play the harp and flute.