שֹׁבָ֑י

# Šōbay (שֹׁבָ֑י): A Minor Biblical Figure Based on the available lexical data, Šōbay is a proper noun—a personal name—appearing only twice in the biblical text. The lemma itself provides no semantic definition beyond identification as a named individual, which is typical for proper nouns in Hebrew lexicons. This rarity of occurrence (only 2 instances) indicates that this person held minimal narrative prominence in the biblical record. Without additional contextual information from the lexicon data provided, we cannot determine the specific historical period, tribal affiliation, or role this individual played. The name appears to have been preserved in the biblical text, but its limited usage suggests the person was either a minor figure, mentioned only in genealogical lists, or appeared in passages of secondary importance to the overall biblical narrative. For readers seeking to understand who Šōbay was and why his name was recorded, consulting the specific biblical passages where these two occurrences appear would be necessary.