Jobab ben Zerah
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Jobab ben Zerah was a king of ancient Edom
, according to Genesis 36. He succeeded Bela ben Beor
in the apparently elective kingship of the Edomites. He ruled from Bozrah
. He was succeeded by Husham
.
Although Adam Clarke
maintains a different position, many notable Bible scholars identify Jobab with the Biblical character Job
. A book by David J. Gibson entitled Whence Came the Hyksos, Kings of Egypt offers a detailed defense of the theory based on numerous Scriptures from the Book of Job
, personal names, geography, occupation, and contemporaries.
The date of his reign are unknown, and there is much dispute concerning whether the supposed connection with Job is even valid.
Edom
Edom or Idumea was a historical region of the Southern Levant located south of Judea and the Dead Sea. It is mentioned in biblical records as a 1st millennium BC Iron Age kingdom of Edom, and in classical antiquity the cognate name Idumea was used to refer to a smaller area in the same region...
, according to Genesis 36. He succeeded Bela ben Beor
Bela ben Beor
In the chronology of Edomite kings in Genesis 36, Bela ben Beor is the first of the apparently elective kings. The time of his reign are unknown....
in the apparently elective kingship of the Edomites. He ruled from Bozrah
Bozrah
Botsra, Botzrah, Bozrah is an ancient biblical city in southern modern-day Jordan, now Bouseira 20 Km to the south of Tafilah,between Tafilah and Shoubak.-History:...
. He was succeeded by Husham
Husham (Edomite king)
Husham was a king of Edom mentioned in the Bible, in Genesis 36:31-43. He succeeded Jobab ben Zerah in the apparently elective kingship of the Edomites. He is mentioned as being from "the land of Temani", which may refer to the Edomite clan Teman...
.
Although Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke was a British Methodist theologian and Biblical scholar, born in the townland of Moybeg Kirley near Tobermore in Ireland...
maintains a different position, many notable Bible scholars identify Jobab with the Biblical character Job
Job (Biblical figure)
Job is the central character of the Book of Job in the Hebrew Bible. Job is listed as a prophet of God in the Qur'an.- Book of Job :The Book of Job begins with an introduction to Job's character — he is described as a blessed man who lives righteously...
. A book by David J. Gibson entitled Whence Came the Hyksos, Kings of Egypt offers a detailed defense of the theory based on numerous Scriptures from the Book of Job
Book of Job
The Book of Job , commonly referred to simply as Job, is one of the books of the Hebrew Bible. It relates the story of Job, his trials at the hands of Satan, his discussions with friends on the origins and nature of his suffering, his challenge to God, and finally a response from God. The book is a...
, personal names, geography, occupation, and contemporaries.
The date of his reign are unknown, and there is much dispute concerning whether the supposed connection with Job is even valid.