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Tibni

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(knowing). The sixth king of Israel, son of Ginath, and competitor of Omri for the throne of Israel (1 Kings 16:21-22²¹Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts: half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king; and half followed Omri. ²²But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned. (1 Kings 16:21‑22)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

Son of Ginath: he aspired to be king of Israel as the successor of Zimri, but was slain by the followers of his rival Omri after a contest of four years (1 Kings 16:21-22²¹Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts: half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king; and half followed Omri. ²²But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned. (1 Kings 16:21‑22)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Number:

8402 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Transliteration:

Tibni

Phonic:

tib-nee’

Meaning:

from 8401; strawy; Tibni, an Israelite

KJV Usage:

Tibni

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

my straw: thou shalt build

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

A structure; pattern; building of Jah:―son of Ginath, 1 Kings 16:21. {Structura}