Where is Zobah in the Bible?

What happened at Zobah?

Zobah, also referred to as Zobah-Hamath or Hamath-zobah, was an Aramean kingdom located northeast of Israel, in the region of modern-day Syria. During the reigns of Saul and David, the kings of Zobah were enemies of Israel (1Sa.14.47; 2Sa.8.3). David defeated Hadadezer, king of Zobah, and his Aramean allies (2Sa.8.5,12; 10:6,8; 1Ch.18.5,9; 19:6). One of David's mighty men, Igal, was from Zobah (2Sa.23.36). During Solomon's reign, Rezon of Zobah established himself as king in Damascus and became an adversary to Israel (1Ki.11.23). Solomon later conquered Hamath-zobah (2Ch.8.3). The exact extent and location of Zobah are uncertain, but it was likely situated in the region between Hamath and Damascus, possibly centered around the modern-day city of Homs in Syria.

Where does Zobah appear in the Bible?

Zobah is referenced in 8 verses across 4 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.

• 1 Chronicles 18:3
• 1 Chronicles 18:5
• 1 Chronicles 19:6
• 1 Samuel 14:47
• 2 Chronicles 8:3
• 2 Samuel 8:5
• 2 Samuel 10:8
• 2 Samuel 23:36

What else appears in these passages?

These turn up in the same passages as Zobah.