Bible Dictionary

Jubal

The name Jubal means “he that runs; a trumpet”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Jubilee, music, Lamech’s second son by Adah, of the line of Cain. He was the inventor of “the harp” (Heb. kinnor, properly “lyre”) and “the organ” (Heb. ‘ugab, properly “mouth-organ” or Pan’s pipe), Gen. 4:21.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(music), a son of Lamech by Adah, and the inventor of the "harp and organ." (Genesis 4:21)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

joo'-bal (yubhal; for meaning see JABAL): Son of Lamech by Adah, and inventor of musical instruments (Ge 4:21).