Strong’s H5745

עוֹבָל

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

`Owbal

Pronunciation

oh-BAHL

Definition

Obal

Meaning

Obal

Usage

Obal is a personal name found in the genealogies of the Bible. It is used to refer to a descendant of Joktan, who was a son of Eber, making Obal a member of the Semitic lineage. The name is associated with one of the tribes or clans that descended from Joktan.

Bible references

Genesis 10:28