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Jobab יוֹבָב
Edomite king. Jobab, the son of Zerah of Bozrah, was an early king of Edom who reigned before Israel had a king.
Family
| Father | Zerah |
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Where Jobab appears
Genesis (2), 1 Chronicles (2)
Key verses
- Genesis 36:33 first mention — And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.
- Genesis 36:34 — And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead.
- 1 Chronicles 1:44 — And when Bela was dead, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.
- 1 Chronicles 1:45 — And when Jobab was dead, Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his stead.
Person data: STEPBible.org TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0), adapted. Verse text: King James Version.