Shobabשׁוֹבָב
Son of David and Bathsheba, born in Jerusalem.
Who is Shobab in the Bible?
Shobab was a son of David and Bathsheba, born in Jerusalem after David had established the city as his capital (2 Samuel 5:14, 1 Chronicles 3:5, 1 Chronicles 14:4). He was born following the death of their first child, who had been conceived during their adulterous relationship. Shobab is listed among David's sons born in Jerusalem alongside his brothers, including Solomon, who would become David's successor as king. Though Shobab receives only brief mention in the biblical record, his existence demonstrates God's blessing upon the union of David and Bathsheba after their sin had been forgiven and their marriage established.
Biography
Shobab is mentioned in 2Sa.5.14 and 1Ch.3.5 and 1Ch.14.4 as one of the sons born to David and Bathsheba in Jerusalem. He was born after the death of their first child, who was conceived through an adulterous relationship. Shobab's birth is listed along with his brothers, including Solomon, who would later succeed David as king. Being born in Jerusalem indicates that Shobab was born after David had established the city as his capital and the center of his kingdom.
Family
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Siblings
- AmnonTribe of JudahDavid's sonDavid's firstborn son, killed by AbsalomView full profile →
- ChileabTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David and Abigail the CarmelitessView full profile →
- AbsalomTribe of JudahDavid's sonDavid's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne.View full profile →
- AdonijahMaleLevite sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the LawView full profile →
- ShephatiahMaleDavid's warriorBenjamite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
- IthreamTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David, born in Hebron to Eglah.View full profile →
- ShammuaTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David born in JerusalemView full profile →
- NathanTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David and Bathsheba, ancestor of Jesus.View full profile →
- SolomonTribe of JudahKing of JudahSon of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom.View full profile →
- IbharTribe of JudahDavid's sonOne of King David's sons born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- ElishuaTribe of JudahDavid's sonA son of David born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- NephegTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of King David, born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- JaphiaTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David, born in JerusalemView full profile →
- ElishamaTribe of JudahSon of JekamiahA descendant of Jerahmeel from the tribe of Judah.View full profile →
- EliadaTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David born in JerusalemView full profile →
- ElipheletTribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA descendant of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
- TamarTribe of JudahDavid's daughterDavid's daughter, raped by her half-brother AmnonView full profile →
- ElpeletTribe of JudahDavid's sonA son of David born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- NogahTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of DavidView full profile →
- JerimothMaleDavid's warriorOne of David's warriors from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books2 Samuel1 verse
- 2 Samuel 5:14
"These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,"
1 Chronicles2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 3:5
"and these sons were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. These four were born to him by Bathsheba daughter of Ammiel."
- 1 Chronicles 14:4
"These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שׁוֹבָב |