Tibni, son of Ginath, emerges in the biblical narrative during a tumultuous period in the history of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. His account is primarily found in the First Book of Kings, where he is depicted as a rival claimant to the throne of Israel following the death of King Zimri.

The backdrop to Tibni's rise involves the chaotic and violent end of Zimri's short reign. Zimri, a commander of half the chariots, had assassinated King Elah and declared himself king. However, his rule lasted only seven days, as the army of Israel, encamped at Gibbethon, proclaimed Omri, the commander of the army, as king. Zimri, realizing his untenable position, set the royal palace on fire and perished in the flames (1 Kings 16:15-18).

Following Zimri's death, the nation of Israel was divided between two factions: one supporting Omri and the other supporting Tibni, son of Ginath. The biblical text succinctly captures this division: "Then the people of Israel were split into two factions: half supported Tibni son of Ginath as king, and the other half supported Omri" (1 Kings 16:21).

The ensuing conflict between the supporters of Tibni and Omri was marked by a protracted civil war. The Bible does not provide extensive details about the battles or strategies employed by either side, but it does indicate that the struggle was significant enough to be noted in the historical record. Ultimately, Omri's faction prevailed, and Tibni met his demise. The scripture records this outcome with brevity: "But the followers of Omri proved stronger than those of Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died, and Omri became king" (1 Kings 16:22).

Tibni's death marked the end of his claim to the throne and solidified Omri's position as the uncontested ruler of Israel. Omri's victory and subsequent reign would have lasting implications for the Northern Kingdom, as he established a dynasty that would include his infamous son, Ahab.

The brief account of Tibni's death in the biblical narrative underscores the instability and factionalism that characterized the Northern Kingdom during this period. It also highlights the often-violent nature of royal succession in ancient Israel, where claims to the throne were frequently contested through force rather than peaceful transition. Tibni's account, though short-lived, is a testament to the complex and often perilous nature of leadership in the divided kingdom.1 Kings 16:21,22
Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts: half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king; and half followed Omri.
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How Zerah, King of the Ethiopians, was Beaten by Asa; and How Asa ...
... no leisure to make expeditions against Asa, for he was prevented by death, and was ...
of Israel were presently divided, and part of them would have Tibni to be ...
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Christian Graces.
... are, it will be with the soul as it was with Israel when Amri and Tibni strove to
reign among them both at once. One of them must be put to death, they cannot ...
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Antichrist.
... wonder after him as after a God; therefore he shall die the death of the ... destroyed
for this; for antichrist is in flat opposition to Christ, as Tibni was to ...
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The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
... Israel; Samuel, Saul, the Benjamite monarchy"David, his retreat to the desert of
Judah and his sojourn at Zilclag"The battle of Gilboa and the death of Saul ...
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Of Antichrist, and his Ruin: and of the Slaying the Witnesses.
... sacrificed. Blessed be God, that happier days have dawned upon us. Antichrist
can no longer put the Christian to a cruel death. It ...
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A Treatise of the Fear of God;
... The brightness of his glory dims them as the clear light of the shining sun puts
out the glory of the fire or candle, and covers them with the shadow of death. ...
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