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Jabal
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
A stream, a descendant of Cain, and brother of Jubal; “the father of such as dwell in tents and have cattle” (Gen. 4:20). This description indicates that he led a wandering life.
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Smith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
(stream), the son of Lamech and Adah, (Genesis 4:20) and brother of Jubal. He is described as the father of such as dwell in tents and have cattle.
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Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
JA'BAL (a stream), the son of Lamech, descendant of Cain; described as the "father of such as dwell in tents and have cattle." Gen 4:20.
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Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary · 1869
which glides away
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
JA'BAL (a stream), the son of Lamech, descendant of Cain; described as the "father of such as dwell in tents and have cattle." Gen 4:20.