Gibeath-elohim

A location in the territory of Benjamin where Saul met a group of prophets and prophesied with them; probably to be identified with the town of Gibeah or Geba; exact meaning unsure.

About Gibeath-elohim

Place where Samuel foretold an event that would confirm Saul as Israel’s king (1 Sm 10:5, rsv; nlt mg). See Gibeah #4.

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Key References

1 Samuel 10:5

After that you will come to Gibeah of God, where the Philistines have an outpost. As you approach the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place, preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying.

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1 Samuel 10:5

After that you will come to Gibeah of God, where the Philistines have an outpost. As you approach the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place, preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying.