Atomic Bible

Rival to Omri for the throne of Israel

Tibni

Named in 2 verses of 1 Kings, first in 1 Kings 16:21.

תִּבְנִיTibni

The name means “straw; hay.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

Father
Ginath

About Tibni Written by AI

Tibni is mentioned in 1 Kings 16:21 to 22 as a rival to Omri for the throne of Israel. After King Zimri's death, the people of Israel were divided, with half following Tibni son of Ginath and the other half following Omri. The conflict between the two factions lasted for about four years, during which time Israel was effectively a divided kingdom. Eventually, Omri's supporters proved stronger, and Tibni died, allowing Omri to consolidate his power and establish a new dynasty that ruled the northern kingdom of Israel. No other details are provided about Tibni's background, his claim to the throne, or the circumstances of his death. His brief mention in the biblical narrative highlights the political instability and power struggles that characterized the period of the divided monarchy in Israel.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

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.

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. 1 Kings 16:21

    At that time the people of Israel were divided: Half of the people supported Tibni son of Ginath as king, and half supported Omri.

  2. 1 Kings 16:22

    But the followers of Omri proved stronger than those of Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.