People of the Bible · Tribe of Judah

Shobab, son of Caleb

The name Shobab means “returned; turned back; a spark.” Shobab is mentioned in 1 verse of the Bible, first in 1 Chronicles 2:18.

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Who was Shobab?

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

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Shobab

  • 1 Chronicles 2:18

    And Caleb the son of Hezron begat children of Azubah his wife, and of Jerioth: her sons are these; Jesher, and Shobab, and Ardon.

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