Judge
A judge of Israel who lived before the monarchy, first mentioned in Judges 12:8.
About Ibzan
Judge who ruled over Israel, or part of it, for seven years (Jgs 12:8–10). Ibzan was a native of Bethlehem, probably of Zebulun, and was buried in his place of birth. Jewish tradition identified Ibzan with Boaz and consequently understood his native city to be Bethlehem in Judah. Ibzan had 30 sons and 30 daughters and was a man of wealth and high social standing.
See also Judges, Book of.
Key References
Judges 12:8
After Jephthah, Ibzan of Bethlehem judged Israel.
Judges 12:10
Then Ibzan died, and he was buried in Bethlehem.
All Scripture References (2)
Judges (2)
Judges 12:8
After Jephthah, Ibzan of Bethlehem judged Israel.
Judges 12:10
Then Ibzan died, and he was buried in Bethlehem.