Old Testament
Shobab
One of the sons born to King David in Jerusalem after he became king over all Israel.
Shobab was a son of David and Bathsheba, born to the king after he established his reign in Jerusalem. He is listed in the royal genealogies of 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles among David's sons born in the capital. Scripture provides no further details regarding his life or actions.
In the text
- Verses
- 4
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 5:14
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 14:4
Where Shobab appears
4 verses · 4 chaptersIn the same books
- 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.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
- Abishai23 versesA valiant commander and nephew of King David who served as a loyal leader in Israel's military.
- Abigail17 versesA wise and discerning woman who prevented David from committing bloodshed against her foolish husband, Nabal.
- Ornan17 versesA Jebusite who sold his threshing floor to King David for the site of the future temple.
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