טִבְחַת (tiv.chat)
tiv.chat
Tibhath
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
Tibhath is a proper noun referring to a specific city in ancient Syria. It appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, within the genealogical and military records of 1 Chronicles 18:8. The text identifies it as a possession of Hadadezer, the king of Zobah, who was defeated by King David.
The name itself is generally understood to mean "extension" or "expansion." This etymology likely reflects the city's geographical position or its status as a growing settlement in the region. In some textual traditions, the name appears as Betah, suggesting a close relationship between these two locations in the historical narrative of David’s campaigns.
As a rare place name, Tibhath serves primarily to anchor the historical account of Israel’s borders and military victories. Its single occurrence highlights the extent of David’s influence, reaching into Syrian territories beyond the immediate borders of Israel. The mention underscores the political landscape of the era, where control over cities like Tibhath signified regional dominance.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Tibhath is a place name that appears just once in Scripture, recorded in 1 Chronicles 18:8. It refers to a city belonging to Hadadezer, a king defeated by David. The text notes that David took bronze from Tibhath and nearby Cun. This metal was later used by Solomon to build the great bronze sea and pillars for the Temple.
While the name itself means "extension," its biblical significance lies in what it represents: the expansion of God’s people and the resources gathered for His house. The materials from this distant city were not kept for royal luxury but repurposed for worship. This shows how God can use even the spoils of war or foreign lands to support the spiritual life of His community.
For you, this small detail reminds us that no resource is too far removed from God’s purposes. What seems like a minor historical footnote becomes part of something eternal. The bronze from Tibhath helped create vessels used in sacred service, illustrating how ordinary materials can be set apart for holy use when offered to God.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ from/ Tibhath1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וּ/מִ/טִּבְחַ֤ת1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 18:8
From Tibhath and from Cun, cities of Hadadezer, David took very much bronze, with which Solomon made the bronze sea, the pillars, and the vessels of bronze.
This verse uniquely identifies Tibhath as the source of bronze that Solomon later used to cast the Temple's foundational vessels, linking a military victory to sacred worship.