Tibni

Tibni, son of Ginath, was a man living during the time of the divided kingdom, first mentioned in 1 Kings 16:21.

About Tibni

Ginath’s son, who competed with Omri to be king of Israel after Zimri’s suicide (1 Kgs 16:21–22). Tibni ruled over half of Israel from 884–880 BC before Omri defeated him in a civil war.

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Ginath

Key References

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.

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.

All Scripture References (2)

1 Kings (2)
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.

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.