Ginath גִּינַ֑ת
Father of Tibni, who opposed Omri for kingship.
Biography
Ginath is mentioned in 1Ki.16.21-22 as the father of Tibni. After the death of King Elah of Israel, the people were divided into two factions. Half of the people followed Tibni, son of Ginath, to make him king, while the other half followed Omri. The supporters of Omri proved stronger than those of Tibni, and Tibni died, allowing Omri to become king.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Kings 2 verses
- 1 Kings 16:21
"Then the people of Israel were 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 who followed Omri prevailed against the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath; so Tibni died, and Omri reigned."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | גִּינַ֑ת | H1527 |
Ginath
n-e-tho'-i, gin'-e-thon (the King James Version Ginnetho), (ginnethoy, and ginnethon): The head of a priestly family. Ginnethoi (Ginnetho) is found in Ne 12:4, and Gi