Overview
The Bible addresses shobab across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Chronicles and 2 Samuel. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Solomon, Nathan, Hezron and Bathsheba.
Key Bible verses about shobab
Old Testament
1 Chronicles
And Caleb the son of Hezron begat children of Azubah his wife, and of Jerioth: her sons are these; Jesher, and Shobab, and Ardon.
And these were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel: Shimea: or, Shammua.Sam.5.14. Bathshua: or, Bathsheba 2Sam.11.13. Ammiel: or, Eliam.Sam.11.3.
Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,
People in the Bible and shobab
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying shobab for yourself
- Begin with 2 Samuel 5:14, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 1 Chronicles and 2 Samuel each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Solomon, Nathan and Hezron and how their stories intersect with it.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about shobab?
The Bible addresses shobab across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Chronicles and 2 Samuel. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Solomon, Nathan, Hezron and Bathsheba.
How many Bible verses are about shobab?
The Bible references shobab in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention shobab?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 2 Samuel 5:14: “And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,”
Which people in the Bible are associated with shobab?
Solomon, Nathan, Hezron and Bathsheba.
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