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Shobal

Shobal was a Horite chief, the son of Seir, who lived in the land of Edom.

The name Shobal means “path; ear of corn”

MaleEdomiteEdomPatriarchs eraOld Testament2 books5 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 36:20; only referred to as Shobal (שׁוֹבָל); son of Seir; a brother of Lotan, Zibeon, Dishon, Ezer, Dishan and Timna; father of Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, Onam.

Glossary entries

Shobal

Family members

Father

Seir

Siblings

Dishan Dishon Ezer Lotan Timna Zibeon

Children

Alvan Ebal Manahath Onam Shepho

Alternative names

Mentions

5 verses
  1. Genesis 36:20
    These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,
  2. Genesis 36:23
    These are the sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
  3. Genesis 36:29
    These are the chiefs of the Horites: Chiefs Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,
  4. 1 Chronicles 1:38
    The sons of Seir: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan.
  5. 1 Chronicles 1:40
    The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.