Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Ginath was the father of Tibni, who contended with Omri for the throne of Israel.
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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.
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(protection), father of Tibni. (1 Kings 16:21,22)
GI'NATH (protection), the father of Tibni, the rival of Omri for the throne of Israel, 1 Kgs 16:21-22.
GI'NATH (protection), the father of Tibni, the rival of Omri for the throne of Israel, 1 Kgs 16:21-22.
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At that time the people of Israel were divided: Half of the people supported Tibni son of Ginath as king, and half supported Omri.
But the followers of Omri proved stronger than those of Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king.
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