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Reba

רֶבַע/REE-bah/

“Four; a fourth part”

Summary

Reba was one of the five kings of Midian who were slain by the Israelites along with Balaam.

☩Death in Battle

Reba was one of the five kings of the Midianites who were slain by the children of Israel in their avenging expedition against Midian for leading Israel into sin at Baal-peor. The five kings—Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba—are described as 'dukes of Sihon, dwelling in the country.' Balaam the prophet also fell in this battle. The account appears in Numbers 31:8 and is referenced in Joshua 13:21.

Key verses:Numbers 31:8Joshua 13:21

Related Verses2 mentions

Numbers· 1 verse

31:8

Joshua· 1 verse

13:21

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Reba," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VIII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Reba," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  3. 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Reba," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).