Bible Dictionary

Shobab

The name Shobab means “returned; turned back; a spark”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Apostate. (1.) One of David’s sons by Bathseheba (2 Sam. 5:14).

(2.) One of the sons of Caleb (1 Chr. 2:18), the son of Hezron.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(rebellious).
  1. Son of David by Bath-sheba. (2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Chronicles 3:5; 14:4) (B.C. about 1046.)
  2. Apparently the son of Caleb the son of Hezron by his wife Azubah. (1 Chronicles 2:18) (B.C. after 1706.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

sho'-bab (~shobhabh]; Sobab):

(1) One of the sons of David (2Sa 5:14; 1Ch 3:5; 14:4).

(2) A son of Caleb (1Ch 2:18).