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Jabal

Hebrew origin

Jabal is named as ancestor of tent-dwelling herdsmen.

Meaning
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Occupation
Herdsman
First mention
Genesis 4:20

Family

Parents

Lamech

Lamech is a name in both early genealogies: a violent figure in Cain's line and …

Adah

Adah is one of Lamech's wives and mother of Jabal and Jubal.

Siblings

Jubal

Jubal is named as ancestor of musicians who play harp and pipe.

Scripture references

  • Genesis 4:20

    Adah gave birth to Jabal: he was the ancestor of tent-dwelling herdsmen.