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People & Groups • Old Testament
Iob was the third son of Issachar. In parallel genealogical passages he is called Jashub, which is probably the more correct form of the name.
Biblical Usage
Iob is named in the genealogy of Issachar in Genesis. The parallel records in Numbers and 1 Chronicles use the name Jashub, making the identification of the name significant for comparing the genealogical lists.