Ebal; Obal
LocationsGeographical Setting
Ebal and Obal denote specific tribal territories or settlements associated with the descendants of Seir the Horite in the ancient Near East.
What is the meaning of Ebal; Obal in the Bible?
Ebal and Obal refer to regions and tribal groups in Arabia, as well as individuals identified as sons of Shobal, a descendant of Seir the Horite. These names appear in the genealogical records of Genesis 10:28, 1 Chronicles 1:22, and Genesis 36:23.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding these entries clarifies the complex tribal geography of Edom and Arabia, helping readers distinguish between the Horite settlements and the Joktanite lineages in biblical genealogies.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.