An Edomite chief and son of Seir the Horite who lived during the time of the patriarchs.
About Shobal
1. One of the seven sons of Seir the Horite in Edom (Gn 36:20; 1 Chr 1:38). Shobal became the father of five sons (Gn 36:23; 1 Chr 1:40) and a chief among the Horites (Gn 36:29).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Seir
- Half-siblings 7
- Lotan, Zibeon, Anah (Son of Seir), Dishon, Ezer, Dishan, Timna (Genesis 36:22)
- Children 5
- Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, Onam
- Nieces & Nephews 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
These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,
These are the sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.
All Scripture References (5)
Genesis (3)
These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,
These are the sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
These are the chiefs of the Horites: Chiefs Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,
1 Chronicles (2)
The sons of Seir: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan.
The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.