Biblical person
Hobab
person
People
also: Hobab
Hobab is identified as the son of Reuel and as Moses’ father-in-law in the cited passages.
Hobab in the Bible is the son of Reuel, a Midianite relative of Moses, whom Moses invites to accompany Israel on its journey. Moses says that the LORD has promised good concerning Israel and asks Hobab to come with them, promising kind treatment (Numbers 10:29).
In Judges, Hobab is called Moses’ father-in-law. The passage also identifies Heber the Kenite as being among the sons of Hobab (Judges 4:11). Hobab is named in at least 2 verses across 2 books: Numbers and Judges.
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Verses
2
Books
Numbers 10:29
First named
Key verses
Across Scripture
Numbers · Judges