Ebal

Ebal, son of Shobal and a man living at the time of the patriarchs, is mentioned in Genesis 36:23.

About Ebal

1. Shobal’s son and descendant of Seir the Horite (Gn 36:23; 1 Chr 1:40).

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Family Relationships

Parents
Shobal
Half-siblings 4
Alvan, Manahath, Shepho, Onam
Aunt
Timna (Genesis 36:22)
Uncles 6
Lotan, Zibeon, Anah (Son of Seir), Dishon, Ezer, Dishan
Cousins 15
Hori, Hemam, Aiah, Anah (Genesis 36:24), Dishon (Genesis 36:25), Oholibamah (Genesis 36:25), Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, Cheran, Bilhan, Zaavan, Akan, Uz (Genesis 36:28), Aran

Key References

Genesis 36:23

These are the sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.

1 Chronicles 1:40

The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.

All Scripture References (2)

Genesis (1)
Genesis 36:23

These are the sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.

1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 1:40

The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.