Gibeah Summary
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Gibeah, a town in the hill country of Judah, was the hometown of Maacah, the mother of King Abijah (Joshua 15:57; 2Ch.13.2).
Gibeah
PlaceA town in the hill country of Judah.
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Gibeah
a hill
- he גִּבְעָה · H1390G
- bg Гива
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Gibeah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Gibeah was a town located in the hill country of Judah (Joshua 15:57). It is mentioned briefly in the context of the cities and villages assigned to the tribe of Judah during the division of the Promised Land under Joshua. The exact location of this Gibeah is uncertain, as there are several places with the same name mentioned in the Bible. In 2Ch.13.2, Gibeah is identified as the hometown of Maacah (also known as Micaiah), the mother of King Abijah of Judah. Abijah was the son of Rehoboam and succeeded him as king. Apart from these two references, no further information is provided about this particular Gibeah in the Bible.
Gibeah of Phinehas Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
(Josh. 15:57, R.V. marg.), a city on Mount Ephraim which had been given to Phinehas (24:33 “hill,” A.V.; R.V. marg. and Heb., “Gibeah.”). Here Eleazar the son of Aaron was buried. It has been identified with the modern Khurbet Jibia, 5 miles north of Guphna towards Shechem.
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