Idbash Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Idbash was a descendant of Judah, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah in 1 Chronicles.
son of Etam (1CH 4:3)
Lineage: God › Adam › Seth › Enos › Cainan › Mahalaleel › Jared › Enoch › Methuselah › Lamech › Noah › Shem › Arphaxad › Cainan › Salah › Eber › Peleg › Reu › Serug › Nahor › Terah › Abraham › Isaac › Jacob › Judah › Pharez › Hezron › Caleb › Hur › Idbash
Names
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Idbash
flowing with honey; the land of destruction
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Idbash
· Also called · H3031 none · 1CH 4:3 honey
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יִדְבָּשׁ
yidəbash · H3031 · 1CH 4:3 honey
- he יִדְבָּשׁ · H3031
- el Ιαβας Iabas · none · 1CH 4:3
- bg Идбаш
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SDA Books (1)
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 3 3SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 4 bibliographic references from the official index
Conditional birth estimate · c. 1642 BC – 1635 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Pharez · 1722 BC Ancestor |
4 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1642 BC – 1542 BC |
| Jacob · 1835 BC Ancestor |
6 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1715 BC – 1565 BC |
| Isaac · 1895 BC Ancestor |
7 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1755 BC – 1580 BC |
| Rebekah · 1876 BC Ancestor |
7 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1736 BC – 1561 BC |
| Abraham · 1995 BC Ancestor |
8 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1835 BC – 1635 BC |
| Sarah · 1985 BC Ancestor |
8 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1825 BC – 1625 BC |
| Terah · 2125 BC Ancestor |
9 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1900 BC – 955 BC |
| Nahor · 2156 BC Ancestor |
10 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1906 BC – 856 BC |
| Haran · 2056 BC Ancestor |
10 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1806 BC – 756 BC |
| Serug · 2186 BC Ancestor |
11 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1911 BC – 756 BC |
| Reu · 2218 BC Ancestor |
12 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1918 BC – 658 BC |
| Peleg · 2248 BC Ancestor |
13 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1923 BC – 558 BC |
| Eber · 2282 BC Ancestor |
14 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1932 BC – 462 BC |
| Salah · 2312 BC Ancestor |
15 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1937 BC – 362 BC |
| Arphaxad · 2347 BC Ancestor |
17 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1922 BC – 137 BC |
| Shem · 2447 BC Ancestor |
18 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1997 BC – 107 BC |
| Noah · 2948 BC Ancestor |
19 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2473 BC – 478 BC |
| Lamech · 3130 BC Ancestor |
20 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2630 BC – 530 BC |
| Methuselah · 3317 BC Ancestor |
21 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2792 BC – 587 BC |
| Enoch · 3382 BC Ancestor |
22 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2832 BC – 522 BC |
| Jared · 3544 BC Ancestor |
23 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2969 BC – 554 BC |
| Mahalaleel · 3609 BC Ancestor |
24 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3009 BC – 489 BC |
| Cainan · 3679 BC Ancestor |
25 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3054 BC – 429 BC |
| Cain · 4004 BC Ancestor |
25 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3379 BC – 754 BC |
| Enos · 3769 BC Ancestor |
26 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3119 BC – 389 BC |
| Adam · 4004 BC Ancestor |
26 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3354 BC – 624 BC |
| Eve · 4005 BC Ancestor |
26 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3355 BC – 625 BC |
| Seth · 3874 BC Ancestor |
27 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3199 BC – 364 BC |
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Idbash Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Idbash is mentioned briefly in 1Ch 4:3 as one of the sons of Etam, a descendant of Judah. He is listed along with his brothers Jezreel and Ishma.
The genealogy in 1Chronicles 4 records the descendants of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. This chapter provides a detailed account of the families and clans within the tribe of Judah, tracing their lineage from the patriarch Judah himself.
Idbash's mention in this genealogy suggests that he was a significant figure within his family and clan. The inclusion of his name, along with his brothers, indicates that they were recognized as important members of the tribe of Judah.
However, apart from this brief mention, no other details are provided about Idbash's life, accomplishments, or role within the tribe. The genealogical record serves primarily to establish the family lines and to highlight the importance of tribal identity and heritage in ancient Israelite society.
The name Idbash is unique and does not appear elsewhere in the Bible. Its meaning is uncertain, although some scholars suggest it may be related to the Hebrew word for "honey" or "sweetness."
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Idbash_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Idbash@1Ch.4.3) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, idbash_1590)