Bible Dictionary
Reba
Reba was one of five Midianite chiefs or kings killed by the Israelites under Moses.
Definition
Reba was one of the five chieftains or kings of Midian. He was killed by the Israelites under Moses.
Biblical Usage
Reba is named among the Midianite rulers slain in Israel’s campaign. Numbers calls these men kings, while Joshua calls them chiefs or princes.
Historical Background
The name is associated with the meaning “fourth part” in the supplied linguistic note.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Fourth, one of the Midianite chiefs slain by the Israelites in the wilderness (Num. 31:8; Josh. 13:21).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(four), one of the five kings of the Midianites slain by the children of Israel when Balaam fell. (Numbers 31:8; Joshua 13:21) (B.C. 1450.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>re-bek'-a (rebha`, "fourth part"; Septuagint: Codex Vaticanus Rhobe; Codex Alexandrinus Rhebek): One of the five chieftains of Midian who were slain by the Israelites, under Moses (Nu 31:8; Jos 13:21). Like his comrades, he is termed a "king" in Numbers, but a "chief" or "prince" in Joshua.</p>