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Shobal

Shobal was a Horite chief, the son of Seir, who lived in the land of Edom.

The name Shobal means “path; ear of corn”

MaleEdomiteEdomPatriarchs eraOld Testament2 books5 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 36:20; only referred to as Shobal (שׁוֹבָל); son of Seir; a brother of Lotan, Zibeon, Dishon, Ezer, Dishan and Timna; father of Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, Onam.

Glossary entries

Shobal

Family members

Father

Seir

Siblings

Dishan Dishon Ezer Lotan Timna Zibeon

Children

Alvan Ebal Manahath Onam Shepho

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Genesis 36:20
    These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,
  2. Genesis 36:23
    These are the sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
  3. Genesis 36:29
    These are the chiefs of the Horites: Chiefs Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,
  4. 1 Chronicles 1:38
    The sons of Seir: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan.
  5. 1 Chronicles 1:40
    The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.