Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(knowing). The sixth king of Israel, son of Ginath, and competitor of Omri for the throne of Israel (1 Kings 16:21-22).
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 16:21-22).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from 8401; strawy; Tibni, an Israelite
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}