JOBAB dweller in the desert. 2. King of Edom, succeeded Bela (Genesis 36:33,34). JOBAB 2. A king of Edom -- Genesis 36:33,34; 1 Chronicles 1:44,45 JO'BAB (a desert) 2. One of the "kings" of Edom. (Genesis 3:34; 1 Chronicles1:44; 45) JOBAB "a desert" 2. one of the kings of Edom