Shobabשׁוֹבָב
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
- HurTribe of JudahAaron's compatriotA companion of Moses and grandfather of Bezalel.View full profile →
- JesherTribe of JudahSon of CalebA son of Caleb and Azubah.View full profile →
- ArdonTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb, brother of Jether and MeredView full profile →
- MeshaTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and founder of Ziph.View full profile →
- HaranTribe of JudahSon of CalebA descendant of Caleb, son of Caleb's concubine Ephah.View full profile →
- MozaTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb by his concubine EphahView full profile →
- GazezTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and his concubine Ephah.View full profile →
- SheberTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and his concubine MaacahView full profile →
- TirhanahTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb by his concubine MaacahView full profile →
- RegemTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, of the tribe of JudahView full profile →
- JothamTribe of JudahSon of CalebA son of Jahdai, a CalebiteView full profile →
- GeshanTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, a descendant of Caleb.View full profile →
- PeletMaleDavid's warriorBenjamite warrior who joined David at ZiklagView full profile →
- EphahTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, in Caleb's genealogy.View full profile →
- ShaaphTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, a CalebiteView full profile →
- ShaaphTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, a CalebiteView full profile →
- ShevaTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb's concubine MaacahView full profile →
- AchsahTribe of JudahSister of HurDaughter of Caleb, the son of HurView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles1 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 |