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Jubal
he that runs; a trumpet
יוּבָ֑ל yu.val
Jubal (Hebrew: יוּבָ֑ל, yu.val) means “he that runs; a trumpet”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at Genesis 4:21. In 2025 it was given to 9 children in the United States. Use is falling away. Appears in the same passages as Adah.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Jubal
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Patriarchal
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 9 | Falling |
| All-time total | 814 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 22 in 1977 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Genesis 4:21 |
| Cross-references | 8 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Irad co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Irad.
- Tubal-cain co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Tubal-cain.
- Naamah co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Naamah.
- Jabal co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Jabal.
- Mehujael co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Mehujael.
- Methushael co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Methushael.
- Adah co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Adah.
- Enoch co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Enoch.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time before the Flood, only mentioned at Gen.4.21;
son of: Lamech (H3929) and Adah (H5711);
brother of: Jabal (H2989), Tubal-cain (H8423), Naamah (H5279)
§ Jubal = "stream"
the son of Lamech by Adah and the inventor of musical instruments
Jubal was the father of all who play the lyre and pipe.
The biblical story
Jubal is mentioned in Gen.4.21 as the son of Lamech and Adah, and the brother of Jabal. He is described as the father of all who play the lyre and pipe, indicating his role in the early development of musical instruments.
The context of the passage is the genealogy of Cain, Adam and Eve's firstborn son. Jubal is part of the seventh generation from Adam, and his mention highlights the advancement of culture and the arts in the pre-flood world.
As the father of musicians, Jubal's influence likely extended to the invention or popularization of stringed and wind instruments. His legacy suggests that music played a significant role in ancient societies, even in the earliest stages of human history.
No further details are provided about Jubal's life, family, or specific musical achievements. His brief mention serves to demonstrate the development of human skills and the diversification of occupations among the descendants of Cain.
Key verses
Jubal appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And his brother’s name was Jubal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ.
Genesis 4:21
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Genesis (1)
- Genesis 4:21