City from which David took bronze for the Temple
Tibhath
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 18:8.
טִבְחַתTibhath
About Tibhath Written by AI
Tibhath is mentioned in 1Ch.18.8 as one of the cities from which King David took a large amount of bronze (copper or brass) after defeating Hadadezer, king of Zobah. The bronze was later used by Solomon in the construction of the Temple, specifically for making the bronze Sea, the pillars, and various bronze articles (1Chr. 18:8). The parallel passage in 2Sa.8.8 refers to the city as "Betah." The exact location of Tibhath is uncertain, but it was likely situated in the region of Zobah, a kingdom to the north of Israel, in the area of modern-day Syria. The acquisition of bronze from Tibhath demonstrates David's military successes and his preparation for the future construction of the Temple, a task that would be completed by his son Solomon.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
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Where the Bible names it
- 1 Chronicles 18:8
And from Tibhath and Cun, cities of Hadadezer, David took a large amount of bronze, with which Solomon made the bronze Sea, the pillars, and various bronze articles.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.