Bible Dictionary
Gibea
Gibea was a descendant of Caleb, mentioned in the genealogical records of Judah. The name may also have been connected with a place.
Definition
Gibea was a descendant of Caleb mentioned in the genealogical records of Judah. The name means “hill.” The genealogical context may also suggest a connection with a place-name rather than only a personal name.
Biblical Usage
Gibea is named among the descendants of Judah in the genealogy associated with Caleb.
Historical Background
The name occurs with Macbenah and other names that may represent places as well as persons.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(a hill). Sheva “the father of Macbenah” and “father of Gibea” is mentioned with other names, unmistakably those of places and not persons, among the descendants of Judah. (1 Chronicles 2:49) comp. 1Chr 2:42 This would seem to point out Gibea.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>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).</p>