Tibni

A man, in the time of the Divided Monarchy · named in 2 verses

the name means strawy Strong's Lexicon

Tibni was a rival to Omri for the throne of Israel, leading to a divided kingdom until his death.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Building of Jehovah, the son of Ginath, a man of some position, whom a considerable number of the people chose as monarch. For the period of four years he contended for the throne with Omri (1 Kings 16:21, 22), who at length gained the mastery, and became sole monarch of Israel.

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

Family

Parents Ginath

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First named at 1 Kings 16:21.

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Verses that name Tibni

1 Kings 16:21 At that time the people of Israel were divided: Half of the people supported Tibni son of Ginath as king, and half supported Omri.
1 Kings 16:22 But the followers of Omri proved stronger than those of Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king.