Shobab שׁוֹבָב
Son of Caleb and Azubah.
Who is Shobab in the Bible?
Shobab was a son of Caleb and his wife Azubah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:18 as part of the genealogical record of the tribe of Judah. He is listed alongside his brothers Jesher and Ardon in the descendants of Caleb, the son of Hezron. While Shobab himself receives no further biblical narrative or detail beyond this genealogical entry, his inclusion in the lineage of Caleb connects him to one of Israel's most significant figures, the faithful spy who inherited the promised land and became a foundational ancestor of the tribe of Judah.
Biography
Shobab is mentioned in 1Ch.2.18 as a son of Caleb, the son of Hezron, and his wife Azubah. This passage is part of the genealogy of the tribe of Judah, focusing on the descendants of Caleb. Shobab is listed along with his brothers Jesher and Ardon.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Hur Tribe of JudahAaron's compatriotA companion of Moses and grandfather of Bezalel.View full profile →
- Jesher Tribe of JudahSon of CalebA son of Caleb and Azubah.View full profile →
- Ardon Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb, brother of Jether and MeredView full profile →
- Mesha Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and founder of Ziph.View full profile →
- Haran Tribe of JudahSon of CalebA descendant of Caleb, son of Caleb's concubine Ephah.View full profile →
- Moza Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb by his concubine EphahView full profile →
- Gazez Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and his concubine Ephah.View full profile →
- Sheber Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and his concubine MaacahView full profile →
- Tirhanah Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb by his concubine MaacahView full profile →
- Regem Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, of the tribe of JudahView full profile →
- Jotham Tribe of JudahSon of CalebA son of Jahdai, a CalebiteView full profile →
- Geshan Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, a descendant of Caleb.View full profile →
- Pelet MaleDavid's warriorBenjamite warrior who joined David at ZiklagView full profile →
- Ephah Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, in Caleb's genealogy.View full profile →
- Shaaph Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, a CalebiteView full profile →
- Shaaph Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, a CalebiteView full profile →
- Sheva Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb's concubine MaacahView full profile →
- Achsah Tribe of JudahSister of HurDaughter of Caleb, the son of HurView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:18
"Caleb son of Hezron had children by his wife Azubah and by Jerioth. These were the sons of Azubah: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שׁוֹבָב |