Lexical Definition
גִּינַת Gîynath (ghee-nath') Ginath N:N-M-P
of uncertain derivation
Ginath.
- § Ginath = "protection"
- Ginath, an Israelite
1) father of Tibni
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| גִּינַת֙ | Ginath | 1Kgs.16.21 |
| גִּינַ֑ת | Ginath | 1Kgs.16.22 |
| Γινήθ | of Ginath | LXX.1Kgs.16.21 • LXX.1Kgs.16.22 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.16.21
- father of: Tibni (תִּבְנִי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
גִּינַ֑ת proper name, masculine father of Tibni 1Kgs 16:21; 1Kgs 16:22.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 16:21 · 16:22 |
Profile
Male • Father of Tibni • Father of Tibni, who opposed Omri for kingship.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Ginath was the father of Tibni, who contended with Omri for the throne of Israel.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.16.21;
- only referred to as Ginath גִּינַת;
- father of Tibni תִּבְנִי.
Ginath is mentioned in 1 Kings 16:21-22 as the father of Tibni. After the death of King Elah of Israel, the people were divided into two factions. Half of the people followed Tibni, son of Ginath, to make him king, while the other half followed Omri. The supporters of Omri proved stronger than those of Tibni, and Tibni died, allowing Omri to become king.
All entries for Ginath: גִּינַת
Related Profiles:
- Tibni (child)