Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Dweller in the desert. ) One of the sons of Joktan, and founder of an Arabian tribe (Gen. 10:29). ) King of Edom, succeeded Bela (Gen. 36:33, 34). ) A Canaanitish king (Josh. 11:1) who joined the confederacy against Joshua.
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(a desert).
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
JO'BAB (a desert). A son of Joktan. Gen 10:29; 1 Chr 1:23. A king of Edom. Gen 36:33-34; 1 Chr 1:44-45. A king of Madon, who joined the league against Joshua. Josh 11:1. , 5. Two Benjamites, heads of their respective houses. 1 Chr 8:9, 1 Chr 8:18.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
sorrowful, hated