Gibea
גִּבְעָא/GIB-ee-uh/
“Hill”
Summary
A descendant of Judah mentioned in the genealogies of Chronicles, possibly also representing a town founded by his family.
☩Genealogical Reference
Gibea appears in the genealogy of Judah as a grandson of Caleb through his concubine Maacah. His father was Sheva, who is also credited with founding Macbenah. The name means 'hill,' and like many names in these genealogies, it may represent both a person and a place—perhaps a town built or occupied by this family.
Key verses:1 Chronicles 2:49
Related Verses1 mention
1 Chronicles· 1 verse
References
- 1.James Orr (ed.), "Gibea," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. II (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
- 2.John McClintock and James Strong, "Gibea," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Gibea," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).