Shobi
Ammonite nobleman
About Shobi
Lived 985 BC – 915 BC (aged 69–70).
Shobi ben Nahash was the son of King Nahash of Ammon and brother of his predecessor Hanun. When Hanun was deposed by the Israelites under King David, Shobi was made king of Ammon in Hanun's place and became a loyal vassal of David's. See 2 Samuel 17:27, I Chronicles 19.
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Who was Shobi?
Ammonite nobleman
When was Shobi born?
Shobi was born in 985 BC.
When did Shobi die?
Shobi died in 915 BC.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shobi. https://biography.guide/shobi/
MLA: "Shobi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shobi/.
Chicago: "Shobi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/shobi/.
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