Bible Dictionary
Tibni
Tibni was a rival of Omri for the throne of the northern kingdom of Israel after Zimri’s death. A four-year struggle ended with Omri’s victory and Tibni’s death.
Definition
Tibni was a rival of Omri for the throne of the northern kingdom of Israel after Zimri’s death. The conflict between their supporters lasted four years and ended with Omri’s victory and Tibni’s death.
Biblical Usage
Tibni appears in the account of the division of Israel between his supporters and those who followed Omri.
Historical Background
He was the son of Ginath and may have been supported by the people of Tirzah, while Omri was supported by the army. The struggle occurred around 926–922 B.C. according to the supplied material.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Building of Jehovah, the son of Ginath, a man of some position, whom a considerable number of the people chose as monarch. For the period of four years he contended for the throne with Omri (1 Kings 16:21, 22), who at length gained the mastery, and became sole monarch of Israel.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(intelligent). After Zimri had burnt himself in his palace, there was a division in the northern kingdom, half of the people following Tibni the son of Ginath, and half following Omri. (1 Kings 16:21,22) Omri was the choice of the army Tibni was probably put forward by the people of Tirzah, which was then besieged by Omri and his host. The struggle between the contending factions lasted four years (comp.) (1 Kings 16:16,23) (B.C. 926-922.), when-Tibni died.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>tib'-ni (tibhni; Codex Vaticanus Thamnei, Codex Alexandrinus Thamni, Lucian Thabennei): A rival of Omri for the throne of Israel after the death of Zimri (1Ki 16:21 f). This is the only reference to Tibni that has come down to us; a comparison of this passage with the account of Zimri's death (especially 1Ki 16:15) shows that the length of the struggle was four years.</p>