Tibhath
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient city associated with the Aramean kingdom of Zobah during the Iron Age.
What is the meaning of Tibhath in the Bible?
A city belonging to Hadadezer, king of Zobah, from which King David acquired significant quantities of bronze that Solomon later utilized for the construction of temple furnishings. The precise archaeological site remains unidentified, though it is generally hypothesized to have been situated on the eastern slopes of the Anti-Lebanon mountain range.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Tibhath provides context for the historical basis of the biblical narrative regarding David's military campaigns and the subsequent sourcing of materials for the Jerusalem Temple, illustrating the political and economic landscape of the region during the United Monarchy period.
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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.