Ebal

Ebal was a son of Shobal and a descendant of Seir the Horite, mentioned in the genealogies of Esau's family.

The name Ebal means “ancient heaps”

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Summary

A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 36:23; only referred to as Ebal (עֵיבָל); son of Shobal; a brother of Alvan, Manahath, Shepho and Onam.

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Family members

Father: Shobal
Siblings: Alvan Manahath Onam Shepho

Alternative names

עֵיבָלEbal

Mentions

Genesis 36:23
These are the sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
1 Chronicles 1:40
The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.