"Ibzan" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Ibzan" Meaning

Ibzan is a biblical name, and it refers to a judge of the Hebrew tribe, according to the biblical account in the Book of Judges (12:8-10).

"Ibzan" Examples

Usage Examples for "Ibzan"

Hebrew Bible

Ibzan was a judge of Israel, mentioned in the book of Judges (Judge 12:8-10).
He was the sixth judge of Israel and ruled for 7 years.
During his reign, Ibzan had 30 sons and 30 daughters, who helped govern the land.

Etymology

"Ibzan" is derived from the Hebrew word "ibtsen", meaning "Excellence" or "Faithfulness".
His name is likely a reflection of his character or reputation as a righteous and fair leader.

Related Verses

"Of Ibzan, that said, It is better to have many sons and daughters than to have no sons and daughters" (Judge 12:8).
"He had thirty sons and thirty daughters. He distributed his thirty daughters in clusters to the chiefs of the thirty districts and gave his thirty sons in clusters to the thirty districts" (Judge 12:9-10).

Context

The book of Judges recounts the history of Israel from the time of Joshua until the appointment of the first king, Saul.
Ibzan's story is part of the narrative of the judges, who served as leaders of Israel during a period of relative weakness and division.