Jubal (Bible)

right|thumb|200px|Panel of Jubal playing the flute by Nino Pisano, 1334–1336
Jubal (also Yuval, Yubal or Tubal; – Yūḇāl) is a Biblical figure in of the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament. 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.
==Biblical narrative==
Jubal is only known from his appearance in of the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament. 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 () and ugab (). The translations of these vary depending on the edition:
== In Islamic sources ==
According to an unnamed Jewish source mentioned in Muhammad Al-Tabari's work History of the Prophets and Kings (915 CE), Jubal invented musical instruments during the time of Mahalalel.The History of the Prophets ('A) & Kings
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Category:Toarah people