Person Old Testament
Shobal
Shobal was a Judahite, the son of Hur and the father (ie founder) of Kiriath-jearim. Mentioned in 4 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 2:50.
Why it matters. Son of Hur, founder of Kiriath-jearim, Judahite descendant.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Shobal
Shobal is mentioned in 1Ch.2.50,52 and 1Ch.4.1,2 as a descendant of Judah through Hur, the son of Caleb, though the text is difficult to interpret. He is described as the father (ie founder) of Kiriath-jearim, a city in Judah. The genealogy in 1Chronicles 2 lists Shobal among the descendants of Hur, along with his brothers Salma and Hareph. In 1Chronicles 4, Shobal is mentioned again as the father of Reaiah, who was the father of Jahath. This passage also states that the families of Kiriath-jearim, including the Ithrites, Puthites, Shumathites, and Mishraites, were descended from Shobal. These clans were known for their various occupations, such as scribes, linen workers, and potters. Shobal's mention in the genealogies of Judah highlights his role as an ancestor of prominent families and clans within the tribe.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Family
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- Parents
- Hur
- Children
- HaroehKiriath-jearim
Appears in Scripture
Named in 4 verses across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.