Meshobab מְשׁוֹבָב
A Simeonite leader during Hezekiah's reign.
Who is Meshobab in the Bible?
Meshobab was a leader of the tribe of Simeon during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 4:34. He is mentioned among a group of prominent Simeonite leaders, including Jamlech and Joshah, who guided their people during this period. Under Meshobab's leadership, the Simeonites conducted a military campaign against the remaining Amalekites and successfully took possession of their land. Though little is known about Meshobab individually, his inclusion in the biblical genealogy highlights the Simeonites' role in Israel's territorial expansion during Hezekiah's reign.
Biography
Meshobab is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Simeon in the book of Chronicles (1Ch.4.34). He is listed among the leaders of the Simeonites during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. These leaders, including Meshobab, Jamlech, and Joshah, led a group of Simeonites who destroyed the remaining Amalekites and settled in their land.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:34
"Meshobab, Jamlech, Joshah son of Amaziah,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מְשׁוֹבָב |
Meshobab
erar (Mount GEDOR (which see)), and a Maonite settlement in Edomite territory (1Ch 4:39-41). The latter event is dated in the days of Hezekiah (see Curtis, Chronicles, in the place cited.).
me-shul'-am (meshullam, "resigned" or "devoted"; compare Arabic Muslim; Mesollam): An Old Testament name very common in post-exilic times.
(1) The grandfather of Shaphan (2Ki 22: