Overview
The Bible addresses shobal across 9 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Chronicles and Genesis. Closely related themes include Zibeon, Duke, Edomites and Edomites, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Hur and Hezron.
Key Bible verses about shobal
Old Testament
Genesis
These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah,
And the children of Shobal were these; Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. Alvan: or, Alian Shepho: or, Shephi
These are the dukes that came of the Horites; duke Lotan, duke Shobal, duke Zibeon, duke Anah,
1 Chronicles
And the sons of Seir; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, and Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan.
The sons of Shobal; Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon; Aiah, and Anah.
These were the sons of Caleb the son of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah; Shobal the father of Kirjathjearim,
And Shobal the father of Kirjathjearim had sons; Haroeh, and half of the Manahethites. Haroeh: or, Reaiah half: or, half of the Menuchites, or, Hatsihammenuchoth
The sons of Judah; Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal. Carmi: or, Chelubai Chap.2.9. or Caleb Chap.2.18.
And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath; and Jahath begat Ahumai, and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites. Reaiah: or, Haroe Chap.2.52.
People in the Bible and shobal
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying shobal for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 36:20, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 1 Chronicles and Genesis each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Hur and Hezron and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Zibeon, Duke, Edomites and Edomites, the.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about shobal?
The Bible addresses shobal across 9 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Chronicles and Genesis. Closely related themes include Zibeon, Duke, Edomites and Edomites, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Hur and Hezron.
How many Bible verses are about shobal?
The Bible references shobal in 9 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention shobal?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 36:20: “These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah,”
Which people in the Bible are associated with shobal?
Hur and Hezron.
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