Old Testament
Meshobab
A leader of the tribe of Simeon mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles.
Meshobab is identified as a prince or leader within the tribe of Simeon during the reign of King Hezekiah. He is listed among those who expanded their territory by displacing the Meunites and Amalekites in the valley of Gedor. His inclusion serves to document the ancestral lineage and territorial growth of the Simeonite clans.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 4:34
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 4:34
Where Meshobab appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
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- Ben1 versesA Levite gatekeeper who served during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
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