Dweller in the desert. (1.) One of the sons of Joktan, and founder of an Arabian tribe (Gen. 10:29). (2.) King of Edom, succeeded Bela (Gen. 36:33, 34). (3.) A Canaanitish king (Josh. 11:1) who joined the confederacy against Joshua. sorrowful, hated (a desert). + The last in order of the sons of Joktan. (Genesis 10:29; 1 Chronicles 1:23) + One of the "kings" of Edom. (Genesis 3:34; 1 Chronicles 1:44; 45) + King of Madon; one of the northern chieftains who attempted to oppose Joshua's conquest and were routed by him at Meron. (Joshua 11:1) only. + Head of a Benjamite house. (1 Chronicles 8:9)
Jobab