Lexical Definition
גִּבְעָא Gibʻâʼ (ghib-aw') Gibea N:N-M-P
by permutation for גִּבְעָה; a hill
Gibeah.
- § Gibea = "hill"
- Giba, a place in Palestine
1) son of Sheva and grandson of Caleb (a son of Caleb)
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| גִבְעָ֑א | Gibea | 1Chr.2.49 |
| Γαββαά | of Gibea | LXX.1Chr.2.49 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.49
- son of: Sheva (שְׁוָא)
- brother of: Machbenah (מַכְבֵּנָא)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
גִּבְעָא proper name, masculine a son of Caleb 1Chr 2:49.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 2:49 |
Profile
Female • Daughter of Sheva • With Machbenah, daughters or towns of Sheva.
Woman or town of the time of Divided Monarchy
Gibea, with Machbenah, daughters or cities founded by Sheva.
- A woman or twon of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.49;
- only referred to as Gibea גִּבְעָא;
- founded or fathered by Sheva שְׁוָא;
- a sister of Machbenah מַכְבֵּנָא.
Gibea is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 2:49 as daughters or towns founded by Sheva of the tribe of Judah. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2 traces the descendants of Judah, with a focus on the line of Hezron, which includes Caleb. Gibea's mention in this genealogy highlights the significance of family lineage and the role of women in establishing settlements and communities in ancient Israel. However, no further details are provided about Gibea's life or the specific location of the cities founded by her son, Sheva.
All entries for Gibea: גִּבְעָא