The meaning of “תִּבְנִי”
Understanding Tibnîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Tibni. - § Tibni = "intelligent" - Tibni, an Israelite 1) contender for the throne of the northern kingdom of Israel aft...
תִּבְנִי
Tibni. - § Tibni = "intelligent" - Tibni, an Israelite 1) contender for the throne of the northern kingdom of Israel after the death of Zimri; fought for 4 years with the rival faction whose leader was Omri; died after 4 years leaving the throne to Omri
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 16:21 | “Then 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.” Word: תִּבְנִי (Tibnîy) | |
| 1 Kings 16:22 | “But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.” Word: תִּבְנִי (Tibnîy) |