Bible Dictionary

Jabal

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.

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

" Gen 4:20.

Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)

which glides away