Berean Strong's Lexicon Tibchath: Tibchath Original Word: טִבְחַת Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root טָבַח (tabach), meaning "to slaughter" or "to butcher." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Tibchath, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, related concepts of conquest and spoils can be found in Greek terms like λαμβάνω (lambanō - to take) and πόλεμος (polemos - war). Usage: Tibchath is a geographical name mentioned in the Old Testament. It refers to a city that was conquered by King David during his military campaigns. The name itself may imply a place associated with slaughter or sacrifice, possibly indicating its historical or cultural significance. Cultural and Historical Background: Tibchath is mentioned in the context of King David's expansion of his kingdom. During this period, David was consolidating power and establishing Israel as a dominant force in the region. The conquest of cities like Tibchath was part of a broader strategy to secure borders and control trade routes. The name's association with slaughter could reflect the city's role in regional conflicts or its economic activities related to livestock and butchery. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tabach Definition an Aramean (Syrian) city NASB Translation Tibhath (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs טִבְחַת proper name, of a location a Syrian city; מִטִּבְחַת 1 Chronicles 18:8 (ᵐ5 Μεταβηχα(ς), ᵐ5L ταβααθ); so read also for II. בֶּטַח 2 Samuel 8:8 (see above) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Tibhath From tibehah; slaughter; Tibchath, a place in Syria -- Tibhath. see HEBREW tibehah Forms and Transliterations וּמִטִּבְחַ֤ת ומטבחת ū·miṭ·ṭiḇ·ḥaṯ ūmiṭṭiḇḥaṯ umittivChatLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 18:8 HEB: וּמִטִּבְחַ֤ת וּמִכּוּן֙ עָרֵ֣י NAS: Also from Tibhath and from Cun, cities KJV: Likewise from Tibhath, and from Chun, INT: Tibhath Cun cities 1 Occurrence |