Who was Jobab in the Bible?
King, in the age of the patriarchs
Jobab, the son of Zerah of Bozrah, is mentioned in Gen.36.33-34 and 1Ch.1.44-45 as one of the early kings of Edom. He ruled after the death of King Bela, son of Beor, and was succeeded by Husham of the land of the Temanites. Jobab appears in 4 verses across 2 books of the Bible.
What does the Bible say about Jobab?
Jobab, the son of Zerah of Bozrah, is mentioned in Gen.36.33-34 and 1Ch.1.44-45 as one of the early kings of Edom. He ruled after the death of King Bela, son of Beor, and was succeeded by Husham of the land of the Temanites. These kings reigned in Edom before any king ruled over the Israelites, indicating that the Edomite monarchy was established earlier than that of Israel. The mention of Jobab and other Edomite kings in these passages provides historical context for the relationship between Edom and Israel, as well as insight into the political structure of the region during the patriarchal period. However, no additional details are given about Jobab's reign or personal life.
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Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.
Where does Jobab appear in the Bible?
Jobab is referenced in 4 verses across 2 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- 1 Chronicles 1:44
- 1 Chronicles 1:45
- Genesis 36:33
- Genesis 36:34
What else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Jobab.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Jobab?
Jobab appears in 4 verses across 2 books, most often in 1 Chronicles, which accounts for 2 of them.
Which books of the Bible mention Jobab?
1 Chronicles, Genesis.
Where can I read every verse about Jobab?
This page lists 4 of them. Protos carries all 4, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
