Jubal (Bible)
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Jubal (also Yuval, Yubal or Tubal; Hebrew: יוּבָל – Yūḇāl) is a biblical figure in Genesis 4:21 of the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament.[1] Mentioned only once, he is sometimes regarded by Christians, particularly by medieval commentators, as the 'inventor of music'. A descendant of Cain, his father is Lamech and his brother is Jabal.[1]
Jubal | |
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 Panel of Jubal playing the flute by Nino Pisano, 1334–1336 | |
| Born | Jubal |
| Other names | Yubal, Yuval |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Known for | Forefather of all musicians |
| Parent(s) | Lamech and Adah |
| Relatives | Jabal (brother) Tubal-cain (half-brother) Naamah (half-sister) |
Biblical narrative
Jubal is known only from his appearance in Genesis 4:21 of the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament.[1] The account describes him as a descendant of Cain and the son of Lamech and Adah. He is also a brother of Jabal, and half-brother of Tubal-cain and Naamah. Genesis credits him as the forefather of certain instruments: the kinnor (Hebrew: כנור) and ʿuḡāḇ (עוגב, a reed instrument, perhaps a flute). The translations of these vary depending on the edition:
"he was the ancestor of all those who play the lyre and pipe" (NRSV)[2]
"he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ" (KJV)[3]
"he was the father of all who play stringed instruments and pipes" (NIV)[4]
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In Islamic sources
According to an unnamed Jewish source mentioned in al-Tabari's 915 History of the Prophets and Kings, Jubal invented musical instruments during the time of Mahalalel.[5]
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