Jobab
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Dweller in the desert. (1.) One of the sons of Joktan, and founder of an Arabian tribe (Gen. 10:29). (2.) King of Edom, succeeded Bela (Gen. 36:33, 34). (3.) A Canaanitish king (Josh. 11:1) who joined the confederacy against Joshua.
ISBE
jo'-bab (yobhabh, perhaps "howling"; Iobab): (1) "Son" of Joktan ( Ge 10:29 ; 1Ch 1:23 ). See TABLE OF NATIONS . (2) An Edomite king ( Ge 36:33 , 14 ; 1Ch 1:44 , 45 ). (3) King of Madon ( Jos 11:1 ). (4) 1Ch 8:9 ; and (5) 1Ch 8:18 , Benjamites. The name is confused with that of Job in Septuagint of Job 42:17 .
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(a desert).
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