Lexical Definition
מְרִי בַעַל Mᵉrîy Baʻal (mer-ee' bah'-al) Merib-baal N:N-M-P
from מְרִי and בַּעַל; rebellion of (i.e. against) Baal
Meri-baal. Compare מְרִיב בַּעַל.
- § Merib-baal = "Baal is my advocate"
- Meri-Baal, an epithet of Gideon
1) another name for Mephibosheth
1a) son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul
Usage: 3 forms in 6 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וּמְרִי | and Meri- | 1Chr.9.40 |
| בַ֖עַל | -baal | 1Chr.9.40 |
| Μεριβαάλ | Merib-baal | LXX.1Chr.8.34 • LXX.1Chr.8.34 • LXX.1Chr.9.40 • LXX.1Chr.9.40 |
Extended Information
spelling of: מְפִיבֹשֶׁת
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.4.4
- son of: Jonathan (יְהוֹנָתָן)
- father of: Micah (מִיכָה); also called Merib-baal at 1Ch.8.34 9.40
- Another spelling of me.phi.vo.shet (מְפִיבֹשֶׁת "Mephibosheth" מְפִיבֹשֶׁת)