Tibni, a lesser-known figure in the biblical narrative, emerges 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.

Historical Context

The backdrop of Tibni's emergence is the chaotic and often violent succession of kings in the Northern Kingdom. After the division of the united monarchy under Solomon's son Rehoboam, the Northern Kingdom, known as Israel, experienced frequent political instability. This instability was marked by a series of coups and assassinations, as various factions vied for control.

Biblical Account

Tibni's account is briefly mentioned in 1 Kings 16:21-22. Following the seven-day reign of Zimri, who had seized the throne by assassinating King Elah, the people of Israel were divided in their support for the next king. The biblical text states:

"At that time the people of Israel were divided: half supported Tibni son of Ginath as king, and the other half supported Omri. But the followers of Omri proved stronger than those of Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died, and Omri became king." (1 Kings 16:21-22)

This passage highlights the division among the Israelites and the brief civil conflict that ensued. Tibni, son of Ginath, was supported by a faction of the people, indicating that he had a significant following and was considered a legitimate contender for the throne. However, Omri, a military commander, ultimately prevailed, consolidating his power and establishing a dynasty that would last for several generations.

Significance

Tibni's brief mention in the biblical narrative underscores the political fragmentation and the frequent power struggles that characterized the Northern Kingdom. His challenge to Omri's claim to the throne reflects the broader theme of contested leadership and the instability that plagued Israel during this period.

From a theological perspective, the account of Tibni and the subsequent rise of Omri can be seen as part of the divine orchestration of history, where God allows human agency and political dynamics to unfold within His sovereign plan. The eventual establishment of Omri's dynasty, despite its initial opposition, set the stage for significant developments in Israel's history, including the reign of Ahab and the prophetic ministries of Elijah and Elisha.

Legacy

While Tibni himself did not leave a lasting legacy, his brief challenge to Omri's rule is a reminder of the complex and often contentious nature of leadership in ancient Israel. His account serves as a backdrop to the larger narrative of the kings of Israel, illustrating the challenges of maintaining unity and faithfulness in a divided kingdom.Tibni

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(intelligent). After Zimri had burnt himself in his palace, there was a division in the northern kingdom, half of the people following Tibni the son of Ginath, and half following Omri. (1 Kings 16:21,22) Omri was the choice of the army Tibni was probably put forward by the people of Tirzah, which was then besieged by Omri and his host. The struggle between the contending factions lasted four years (comp.) (1 Kings 16:16,23) (B.C. 926-922.), when-Tibni died.

Tibni

An unsuccessful competitor with Omri the general, for the throne of Israel, during three years after the death of Elah, 1 Kings 16:18 23.

Building of Jehovah, the son of Ginath, a man of some position, whom a considerable number of the people chose as monarch. For the period of four years he contended for the throne with Omri (1 Kings 16:21, 22), who at length gained the mastery, and became sole monarch of Israel. TIBNI

tib'-ni (tibhni; Codex Vaticanus Thamnei, Codex Alexandrinus Thamni, Lucian Thabennei): A rival of Omri for the throne of Israel after the death of Zimri (1 Kings 16:21 f). This is the only reference to Tibni that has come down to us; a comparison of this passage with the account of Zimri's death (especially 1 Kings 16:15) shows that the length of the struggle was four years.

8402. Tibni -- a rival of Omri
... 8401, 8402. Tibni. 8403 . a rival of Omri. Transliteration: Tibni Phonetic
Spelling: (tib-nee') Short Definition: Tibni. Word Origin ...
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8403. tabnith -- construction, pattern, figure
... Tibni. From banah; structure; by implication, a model, resemblance -- figure, form,
likeness, pattern, similitude. see HEBREW banah. 8402, 8403. ...
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The Record of Two Kings
... A struggle for the throne followed between Omri, the commander-in-chief, and Tibni,
'Tibni died, and Omri reigned.' So, in fifty years, the kingdom that was to ...
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How Zerah, King of the Ethiopians, was Beaten by Asa; and How Asa ...
... Upon which the people of Israel were presently divided, and part of them would have
Tibni to be king, and part Omri; but when those that were for Omri's ruling ...
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Christian Graces.
... Where the fear of the Lord and sin are, it will be with the soul as it was with
Israel when Amri and Tibni strove to reign among them both at once. ...
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Antichrist.
... out the heathen and planted it." Wherefore antichrist must be removed and destroyed
for this; for antichrist is in flat opposition to Christ, as Tibni was to ...
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A Treatise of the Fear of God;
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
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The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 6. <. ...
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Of Antichrist, and his Ruin: and of the Slaying the Witnesses.
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
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Tibni (2 Occurrences)
... of Israel. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. TIBNI. tib'-ni (tibhni ... four years.
Multi-Version Concordance Tibni (2 Occurrences). 1 Kings 16 ...
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Ginath (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia GINATH. gi'-nath (ginath): Father of Tibni, the
unsuccessful rival of Omri (1 Kings 16:21, 22). Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Omri (16 Occurrences)
... For four years there was continued opposition to his reign, Tibni, another claimant
to the throne, leading the opposing party; but at the close of that period ...
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Supporters (12 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 16:22 But the supporters of Omri overcame those who were on the side of
Tibni, the son of Ginath; and death came to Tibni and to his brother Joram at ...
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Reigneth (54 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 16:22 and stronger are the people that are after Omri than the people that
are after Tibni son of Ginath, and Tibni dieth, and Omri reigneth. (YLT). ...
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Joram (26 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 16:22 But the supporters of Omri overcame those who were on the side of
Tibni, the son of Ginath; and death came to Tibni and to his brother Joram at ...
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Overcame (84 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 16:22 But the supporters of Omri overcame those who were on the side of
Tibni, the son of Ginath; and death came to Tibni and to his brother Joram at ...
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Prevailed (46 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 16:22 But the people who followed Omri prevailed against the people who
followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned. ...
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Proved (49 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 16:22 But the people who followed Omri prevailed against the people who
followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned. (See NIV). ...
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Followers (37 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 16:22 But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that
followed Tibni the son of Ginath; so Tibni died, and Omri reigned. (See NIV). ...
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