קָבָל (qa.val)
qa.val
Ible
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
The word qabal appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, serving as an alternative spelling for Ibleam, a town mentioned in II Kings 25:23. In this specific context, it functions as a proper noun identifying a location where remnant forces gathered after the fall of Jerusalem.
Lexical sources note that while qabal can mean "before" or refer to an attacking engine in other contexts, here it is firmly established as a variant form of Ibleam. This single occurrence highlights how place names sometimes shifted in spelling during the biblical period without changing their geographical identity.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Ibleam appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded as a location where survivors gathered after the fall of Jerusalem. This rare mention reminds us that history is made up of real places and ordinary people navigating sudden upheaval. When empires crumble, individuals still seek shelter and community.
For your faith journey, this word points to the reality of finding refuge in uncertain times. It reflects how God’s people have always needed safe havens during periods of national crisis. The text preserves these details not just as geography, but as evidence of survival and continuity through difficult seasons.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- before1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- קָֽבָלְ\־1×