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Shobal

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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shō´bal ( שׁובל , shōbhāl , "overflowing"; Σωβάλ , Sōbál , with variants):

(1) An Edomite name mentioned in connection with Lotan, Zibeon and Anah, as that of a "son" of Seir (Genesis 36:20 ), the father of a clan (Genesis 36:23 ), and a Horite "duke" ('allūph ) (Genesis 36:29; 1 Chronicles 1:38 , 1 Chronicles 1:40 ).

(2) A C alebite, the father (possibly of the inhabitants) of Kiriath-jearim (1 Chronicles 2:50 , 1 Chronicles 2:52 ).

(3) A J udahite, perhaps to be identified with (2) above (1 Chronicles 4:1 f).

Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Shobal'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​s/shobal.html. 1915.
 
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