Diblaim, mentioned in the time of the divided kingdom, was the father of Gomer, the wife of the prophet Hosea.
About Diblaim
Father of Gomer, Hosea’s wife (Hos 1:3). The name Diblaim is thought by some to be an allusion to Gomer’s harlotry, since the name means “raisin cakes” and raisin cakes were used in ancient fertility-cult rites.
Family Relationships
- Child
- Gomer (Hosea 1:3)
Key References
Hosea 1:3
So Hosea went and married Gomer daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son.
All Scripture References (1)
Hosea (1)
Hosea 1:3
So Hosea went and married Gomer daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son.