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Jabal

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[jey-buhl] / ˈdʒeɪ bəl /

noun

  1. (in the Bible) a son of Lamech, and the progenitor of nomadic shepherds.


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The list also includes five castles in south Lebanon's Jabal Amel area, among them the Crusader-era Beaufort fortress, which Israeli forces captured in May.

From Barron's Aug. 29, 2026

One afternoon, I decided to brave Jabal Soudah, figuring a short hike was in order.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 28, 2025

In June 2024, we tracked down Jabal to a migrant reception centre in Luxembourg and confronted him on the street.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2025

The Israeli army did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the Jabal Safi strike.

From Reuters Oct. 30, 2023

Now one of the sons of Lamech was called Jabal; and he was first of all men by his skill to stir the harp to music and its strings to song.

From Codex Junius 11 by Unknown

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