Geba
גֶּבַע/GEE-buh/
“Hill”
Summary
A Levitical city of Benjamin on the northern frontier of Judah, scene of Jonathan's bold attack on a Philistine garrison.
☩Location and Importance
Geba, meaning 'hill,' was a Levitical city in Benjamin's territory, given to the priests. It marked the northern frontier of the kingdom of Judah, with the phrase 'from Geba to Beersheba' denoting the whole land. The city stood south of the great ravine (Wady Suweinit), facing Michmash across the gorge.
Key verses:Joshua 21:172 Kings 23:8Isaiah 10:29
☩Military History
Early in Saul's reign, the Philistines held a garrison at Geba which Jonathan boldly attacked and dislodged. This victory, achieved with only his armor-bearer, began Israel's liberation from Philistine oppression. King Asa later fortified Geba using materials from Ramah that Baasha had abandoned.
Key verses:1 Samuel 13:31 Samuel 14:1-161 Kings 15:22
Related Verses13 mentions
See Also
References
- 1.James Orr (ed.), "Geba," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. II (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
- 2.John McClintock and James Strong, "Geba," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Geba," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
- 4.Andrew Robert Fausset, "Geba," in The Englishman's Critical and Expository Bible Cyclopædia (Hodder & Stoughton, 1878).