Bible Dictionary
Gibbar
Gibbar was the ancestor or head of a family whose descendants returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. The parallel account calls them the children of Gibeon.
Definition
Gibbar was the ancestor or head of a family whose descendants returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. His name means “hero” or “gigantic.”
Biblical Usage
The children of Gibbar are listed among those who returned from exile with Zerubbabel. The parallel account calls them the children of Gibeon.
Historical Background
The difference between the names Gibbar and Gibeon occurs in the parallel genealogical lists.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(gigantic), the father of some who returned with Zerubbabel from Babylon. (Ezra 2:20)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>gib'-ar (gibbar, "hero"):, In Ezr 2:20 the "children of Gibbar" are mentioned among those who returned with Zerubbabel. The parallel passage (Ne 7:25) has "children of Gibeon."</p>