טַבְרִמּוֹן (tav.rim.mon)
tav.rim.mon
Tabrimmon
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The proper name Tabrimmon appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in 1 Kings 15:18. It identifies the father of Ben-hadad, the king of Aram who opposed King Asa of Judah during the period of the divided monarchy.
Linguistically, the name is Aramaic and translates to "good is Rimmon." This structure links the personal identity directly to Rimmon, a deity worshipped in Syria. By bearing this name, Tabrimmon’s lineage is marked by religious affiliation rather than just genealogy, highlighting the cultural and spiritual tensions between Israel and its northern neighbors.
Although he is not a central figure in the narrative, his mention anchors the historical context of the conflict. His son Ben-hadad becomes a significant antagonist in subsequent biblical accounts, making Tabrimmon’s brief appearance a crucial link in the dynastic history of Aram.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Tabrimmon appears just once in Scripture, tucked into a historical record about King Asa and Ben-hadad. It means "good is Rimmon," linking this family to the Syrian deity Rimmon. While it might seem like a minor detail, names in the Bible often carry weight. They reveal cultural identities and spiritual alignments that shape the stories we read.
For us today, this brief mention reminds us of the complex world ancient Israel lived in. Nations had their own gods, and their leaders bore names reflecting those beliefs. Reading these details helps us appreciate the historical context of God’s people. It shows how faithfulness played out in a world full of competing loyalties.
Even small names in Scripture point to larger truths about identity and allegiance. As we study these accounts, we are invited to reflect on where our own trust lies. The Bible preserves these details not just for history, but to help us understand the faithfulness of God amidst human complexity.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Tabrimmon1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- טַבְרִמֹּ֤ן1×
Key Verses
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I Kings 15:18
Then Asa took all the silver and the gold that was left in the treasures of Yahweh’s house, and the treasures of the king’s house, and delivered it into the hand of his servants. Then King Asa sent them to Ben Hadad, the son of Tabrimmon, the son of Hezion, king of Syria, who lived at Damascus, saying,
This verse identifies Tabrimmon as the father of Ben-hadad, establishing the dynastic lineage of the Aramean king who opposed Judah.