Original Word: יוֹבָב
Part of Speech: Proper name
Transliteration: Yowbab
Pronunciation: yo-BAHV
Phonetic Spelling: (yo-bawb')
Definition: Jobab
Meaning: Jobab is a proper noun used as a masculine name, meaning "a desert" or "a howler."

Word Origin: Derived from the root יָבַב (yavav), which means "to cry out" or "to shout."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew name Jobab in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew genealogies and historical accounts. However, the Greek Septuagint transliterates Hebrew names, and Jobab would be rendered similarly in Greek texts.

Usage: The name Jobab appears in the Hebrew Bible as a personal name for several individuals. It is used in various contexts, primarily in genealogical and historical records.

Context: • Jobab, Son of Joktan: Jobab is listed as one of the sons of Joktan, a descendant of Shem, in the genealogies of Genesis. He is mentioned in Genesis 10:29 and 1 Chronicles 1:23. This Jobab is part of the Table of Nations, which outlines the descendants of Noah's sons after the flood.
• Jobab, King of Edom: Another Jobab is noted as a king of Edom, succeeding Bela. His reign is mentioned in Genesis 36:33-34 and 1 Chronicles 1:44-45. This Jobab is part of the list of Edomite kings who reigned before any king ruled over the Israelites.
• Jobab, Son of Zerah: In the context of the Edomite kings, Jobab is identified as the son of Zerah from Bozrah. His mention highlights the historical and political landscape of Edom during the patriarchal period.
• Jobab, King of Madon: In Joshua 11:1, Jobab is named as the king of Madon, who joined a coalition of northern kings to fight against Joshua and the Israelites. This battle is part of the conquest narratives in the Book of Joshua.

Word Origin
from yabab
Definition
a son of Joktan, also his desc., also two non-Isr. kings, also two Benjamites
NASB Translation
Jobab (9).

יוֺבָב proper name, masculine (Sabean proper name יהיבב Glaser^{Skizze ii. 303 ff.}) —

1 'son' of Yoktân Genesis 10:29 = 1 Chronicles 1:23, ᵐ5 Ιωβαβ.

2 a king in Edom Genesis 36:33,34 = 1 Chronicles 1:44,45, ᵐ5 Ιω(α)βαβ.

3 king of Madon (Northern Canaan) Joshua 11:1, ᵐ5 Ιω(β)αβ.

4 Benjamites:

a. 1 Chronicles 8:9, ᵐ5 Ιωβαβ.

b. 1 Chronicles 8:18, ᵐ5 Ιω(β)αβ.

יְבוּס, יְבוּסִי, יְבֻסִי see below בוס above

יִבְחָר see below בחר above

יָבִין see below בין above

יוֺבָב proper name see יבב; יוֺבֵל, יוּבַל see יבל.

Jobab

From yabab; howler; Jobab, the name of two Israelites and of three foreigners -- Jobab.

see HEBREW yabab

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