Merib-Baal
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Merib-Baal in the Bible?
The name 'MERIB-BAAL' is an alternative form of MEPHIBOSHETH, referring to a biblical figure. The spelling varies between 1Ch 9:40 and 1Ch 8:34.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Meribbaal as a variant of Mephibosheth clarifies the identity of Saul's grandson in 1 Chronicles, demonstrating how scribal traditions preserved different honorifics for the same individual across genealogical lists.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Merib-Baal reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Merib-Baal in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Merib-Baal clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Merib-Baal." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/meribbaal/