Ginath גִּינַ֑ת
Father of Tibni, who opposed Omri for kingship.
Who is Ginath in the Bible?
Ginath was the father of Tibni, who contested with Omri for the throne of Israel following King Elah's death (1 Kings 16:21-22). After Elah's assassination, the Israelite people divided into two competing factions, with half supporting Tibni son of Ginath and the other half backing Omri. Though the biblical account does not detail Ginath's personal role beyond fathering a rival claimant, his son's challenge represented a significant civil conflict in Israel's early monarchy. Omri's supporters ultimately proved stronger, Tibni died in the conflict, and Omri secured the kingdom, becoming one of Israel's most influential kings. Ginath's brief mention illustrates the political turmoil and dynastic struggles that characterized the northern kingdom during this unstable period.
Biography
Ginath is mentioned in 1Ki.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.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Kings 2 verses
- 1 Kings 16:21
"At that time the people of Israel were divided: Half of the people supported Tibni son of Ginath as king, and half supported Omri."
- 1 Kings 16:22
"But the followers of Omri proved stronger than those of Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | גִּינַ֑ת |
Ginath
n-e-tho'-i, gin'-e-thon (the King James Version Ginnetho), (ginnethoy, and ginnethon): The head of a priestly family. Ginnethoi (Ginnetho) is found in Ne 12:4, and Gi