Jobab יוֹבָב
A son of Elpaal, descendant of Benjamin
Who is Jobab in the Bible?
Jobab was a son of Elpaal and a descendant of the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:18 as part of the genealogical record of Benjamin's family line. He is listed among Elpaal's eighteen sons, which connects him to the ancestral lineage that would eventually include King Saul. Beyond his appearance in this genealogy, no other details about Jobab's life, accomplishments, or role within the tribe are provided in Scripture. His inclusion in the genealogical records underscores the biblical importance of tracing tribal lineages and family heritage among the twelve tribes of Israel.
Biography
Jobab is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.8.18 as one of the sons of Elpaal, a descendant of Benjamin. He is listed among Elpaal's eighteen sons in the genealogical record of the tribe of Benjamin. This genealogy traces the lineage of King Saul and provides insight into the family structure within the tribe. However, no further information is given about Jobab's life or his specific role within the tribe of Benjamin.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Eber Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalSon of Elpaal, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Misham Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalA Benjamite, son of Elpaal.View full profile →
- Shemed Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalSon of Elpaal, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Beriah Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalBenjamite leader who drove out the GittitesView full profile →
- Shema Tribe of JudahSon of HebronSon of Hebron, a JudahiteView full profile →
- Zebadiah MaleDavid's warriorGadite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
- Meshullam Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelSon of Zerubbabel, a descendant of David.View full profile →
- Hizki Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalA Benjamite descendant of Elpaal.View full profile →
- Heber Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalA Benjamite, son of Elpaal.View full profile →
- Ishmerai Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalDescendant of Benjamin through Elpaal.View full profile →
- Izliah Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalA Benjamite, son of Elpaal.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 8:18
"Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹבָב |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain) Jobab
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.
jok'-e-bed (yokhebhedh, "Yahweh is glory"): Daughter of Levi, wife of Amram and mother of Moses (Ex 6:20; Nu 26:59). According to <ref osisRef