Jobab יוֹבָב
A king of Edom, son of Zerah of Bozrah
Who is Jobab in the Bible?
Jobab was a king of Edom and the son of Zerah of Bozrah, mentioned in Genesis 36:33-34 and 1 Chronicles 1:44-45. He ruled after King Bela and was succeeded by Husham of the land of the Temanites, making him part of Edom's early monarchy. Jobab's significance lies in the fact that he reigned before Israel had any king, demonstrating that the Edomite political structure was established earlier than Israel's monarchy. While the biblical text provides no details about his personal reign or accomplishments, his inclusion in the genealogical records illustrates the historical relationship between Edom and Israel during the patriarchal period.
Biography
Jobab, the son of Zerah of Bozrah, is mentioned in Gen.36.33-34 and 1Ch.1.44-45 as one of the early kings of Edom. He ruled after the death of King Bela, son of Beor, and was succeeded by Husham of the land of the Temanites. These kings reigned in Edom before any king ruled over the Israelites, indicating that the Edomite monarchy was established earlier than that of Israel.
The mention of Jobab and other Edomite kings in these passages provides historical context for the relationship between Edom and Israel, as well as insight into the political structure of the region during the patriarchal period. However, no additional details are given about Jobab's reign or personal life.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 2 verses
- Genesis 36:33
"When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place."
Study Genesis → - Genesis 36:34
"When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place."
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1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 1:44
"When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place."
- 1 Chronicles 1:45
"When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹבָב |