Segub שְׂגוּב
Son of Hiel the Bethelite
Who is Segub in the Bible?
Segub was the youngest son of Hiel the Bethelite, mentioned in 1 Kings 16:34 during the reign of King Ahab of Israel. When his father undertook the forbidden task of rebuilding the city of Jericho, he directly violated Joshua's curse that anyone who rebuilt the city would forfeit his sons (Joshua 6:26). Segub died when Hiel set up the gates of Jericho, fulfilling the curse that had been pronounced centuries earlier. His death, along with that of his older brother Abiram, stands as a biblical example of how disobedience to God's word carries serious consequences, even across generations.
Biography
Segub is mentioned in 1Ki.16.34 as the son of Hiel the Bethelite. During the reign of King Ahab of Israel, Hiel rebuilt the city of Jericho. This act was in direct disobedience to Joshua's curse pronounced on anyone who would rebuild the city (Jos.6.26). As a result of Hiel's disobedience, his firstborn son Abiram died when he laid the foundation of Jericho, and his youngest son Segub died when he set up its gates. This incident is recorded as a fulfillment of Joshua's words and serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobeying God's commands.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Kings 1 verse
- 1 Kings 16:34
"In Ahab’s days, Hiel the Bethelite rebuilt Jericho. At the cost of Abiram his firstborn he laid its foundation, and at the cost of Segub his youngest he set up its gates, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through Joshua son of Nun."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׂגוּב |