Shobal

Leader

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).

Read full article

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

Genesis 36:20

These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,

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 (5)

Genesis (3)
Genesis 36:20

These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,

Genesis 36:23

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

Genesis 36:29

These are the chiefs of the Horites: Chiefs Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,

1 Chronicles (2)
1 Chronicles 1:38

The sons of Seir: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan.

1 Chronicles 1:40

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