Tibni, son of Ginath
The name Tibni means “straw; hay.” Tibni is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in 1 Kings 16:21.
Family of Tibni
Father
Who was Tibni?
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.
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Tibni
- 1 Kings 16:21
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.
- 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.
Timeline of Tibni's life
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 928 BC | Reign of Tibni |
| 924 BC | Death of Tibni |