Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(desert). (1) Son of Joktan (Gen. 10:29). (2) King of Edom (Gen. 36:33). (3) King of Madon (Josh. 11:1). (4) Two Benjamites (1 Chron. 8:9,18).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Son of Joktan, a descendant of Shem (Gen. 10:29; 1 Chron. 1:23).
2. Son of Zerah and king of Edom (Gen. 36:33-34; 1 Chron. 1:44-45).
3. King of Madon, conquered by Joshua (Josh. 11:1).
4. Son of Shaharaim, a Benjamite (1 Chron. 8:9).
5. Son of Elpaal, a Benjamite (1 Chron. 8:18).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from 2980; howler; Jobab, the name of two Israelites and of three foreigners
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
he will cause crying
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
A father’s desire; howler; desert:―name of five persons, Gen. 10:29. {Desiderium patris}