Bible Dictionary

Jobab

The name Jobab means “sorrowful, hated”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Dweller in the desert. (1.) One of the sons of Joktan, and founder of an Arabian tribe (Gen. 10:29). (2.) King of Edom, succeeded Bela (Gen. 36:33, 34). (3.) A Canaanitish king (Josh. 11:1) who joined the confederacy against Joshua.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(a desert).
  1. The last in order of the sons of Joktan. (Genesis 10:29; 1 Chronicles 1:23)
  2. One of the "kings" of Edom. (Genesis 3:34; 1 Chronicles 1:44; 45)
  3. King of Madon; one of the northern chieftains who attempted to oppose Joshua’s conquest and were routed by him at Meron. (Joshua 11:1) only.
  4. Head of a Benjamite house. (1 Chronicles 8:9)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

jo'-bab (yobhabh, perhaps "howling"; Iobab):

(1) "Son" of Joktan (Ge 10:29; 1Ch 1:23).

See TABLE OF NATIONS.

(2) An Edomite king (Ge 36:33,14; 1Ch 1:44,45).

(3) King of Madon (Jos 11:1).

(4) 1Ch 8:9; and (5) 1Ch 8:18, Benjamites.

The name is confused with that of Job in Septuagint of Job 42:17.