Gibbethon

gib'-e-thon (gibbethon): A city in the territory of Dan in the plain named with Eltekeh and Baalath (Jos 19:44), and assigned to the Kohathite Levites (Jos 21:23). Later we find it in the hands of the Philistines; and it was while besieging the city that Nadab was slain by Baasha (1Ki 15:27). After 25 years Omri, the general of Baasha, was here made king of the army when news reached them of Zimri s regicide (1Ki 16:15 ff). It may possibly be identified with Kibbiah, which lies about 16 miles Southeast of Jaffa; but no certain identification is possible.

⇒See a list of verses on GIBBETHON in the Bible.

W. Ewing

⇒See also the McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia.