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Jubal

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Ju·​bal | \ ˈjü-bəl How to pronounce Jubal (audio) \

Definition of Jubal

: a descendant of Cain who according to the account in Genesis is the father of those who play the harp and organ

First Known Use of Jubal

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Jubal

Hebrew Yūbhāl

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The first known use of Jubal was before the 12th century

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“Jubal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jubal. Accessed 22 Jan. 2022.

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