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gib'-e-a (gibh`a', "hill"): A grandson of Caleb (1Ch 2:49). His father was Sheva, whose mother was Maacah, Caleb's concubine (1Ch 2:48).
Where is Gibbethon in the Bible?
Gibbethon was a Levitical city located in the territory of Dan in ancient Israel, situated approximately 16 miles southeast of Jaffa (modern Tel Aviv area), though its exact location remains uncertain. The city appears prominently in the biblical record as a site of political conflict during the turbulent reigns of Israel's early kings. It was at Gibbethon that King Nadab was assassinated by Baasha while besieging the Philistine-held city (1 Kings 15:27), and later, the general Omri was proclaimed king there after learning of Zimri's coup (1 Kings 16:15). These events at Gibbethon marked significant turning points in the northern kingdom's unstable political history during the 10th century BCE.
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Gibbethon
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)1.23">Jos 21:23). Later we find it in the hands of the Philistines; and it was while besieging the city that Nadab was slain by Baasha (1Ki 15:27). After 25 years Omri, the general of Baasha, was here made king of the army when news reached them of Zimri s regicide (1Ki 16:15). It may possibly be identified with Kibbiah, which lies about 16 miles Southeast of Jaffa; but no certain identification is possible.
W. Ewing
gib'-e-a (gibh`a', "hill"): A grandson of Caleb (1Ch 2:49). His father was Sheva, whose mother was Maacah, Caleb's concubine (1Ch 2:48).
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