Shobal Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Shobal was a Horite chief, the son of Seir, who lived in the land of Edom.
son of Seir (GEN 36:20) and chief in Edom (GEN 36:29)
Lineage: Seir › Shobal
Names
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Shobal
path; ear of corn
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Shobal
· Also called · H7732 · GEN 36:20 basket
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שׁוֹבָל
shobal · H7732 · GEN 36:20 basket
- he שׁוֹבָל · H7732G
- el Σωβαλ Sōbal · GEN 36:20
- bg Шовал
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Shobal Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Shobal is mentioned in Gen.36.20,23,29 and 1Ch.1.38,40 as one of the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land of Edom before the descendants of Esau. Shobal is described as a Horite chief, indicating his leadership position within the Horite clan. The Horites were the original inhabitants of the mountainous region of Seir, which later became known as Edom. Shobal's descendants, along with the other Horite clans, are listed in the genealogy of the chiefs of Edom. This genealogy demonstrates the intermingling of the Horites with the Edomites, who were descended from Esau, and the eventual dominance of the Edomites in the region.
Shobal 1 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
The second son of Seir the Horite; one of the Horite “dukes” (Gen. 36:20).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Shobal_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Shobal@Gen.36.20-1Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, shobal_2719)