Jobab יוֹבָב
A son of Shaharaim and Hodesh
Who is Jobab in the Bible?
Jobab was one of seven sons born to Shaharaim and his wife Hodesh, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 8:9. He appears in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin, specifically in a section detailing Shaharaim's family line after the patriarch had divorced his earlier wives Hushim and Baara. Jobab's mention in this genealogy underscores the importance of recording tribal lineages in Israel's historical documentation, though he receives no further narrative detail in Scripture. His significance lies primarily in his place within Benjamin's ancestral line rather than in individual accomplishments or events.
Biography
Jobab is mentioned in 1Ch.8.9 as one of the sons of Shaharaim and his wife Hodesh. This information is provided in the context of the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. Shaharaim had sent away his wives Hushim and Baara, and he had children with Hodesh in the country of Moab. Jobab is listed among the seven sons born to Shaharaim and Hodesh.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Zibia Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimSon of Shaharaim, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Mesha Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and founder of Ziph.View full profile →
- Malcam Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimSon of Shaharaim, a Benjamite.View full profile →
- Jeuz Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimA descendant of Shaharaim from the tribe of BenjaminView full profile →
- Sachia Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimSon of Shaharaim, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Mirmah Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimA Benjamite mentioned in a genealogy.View full profile →
- Abitub Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimSon of Shaharaim, a BenjaminiteView full profile →
- Elpaal Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimA Benjamite, son of Shaharaim.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 8:9
"His sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹבָב |