Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A stream, a descendant of Cain, and brother of Jubal; “the father of such as dwell in tents and have cattle” (Gen. 4:20). This description indicates that he led a wandering life.
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(stream), the son of Lamech and Adah, (Genesis 4:20) and brother of Jubal. He is described as the father of such as dwell in tents and have cattle.
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
JA'BAL (a stream), the son of Lamech, descendant of Cain; described as the "father of such as dwell in tents and have cattle." Gen 4:20.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
which glides away