Geba
GEBA
A Levitical town of Benjamin, Jos 18:24 21:17 1Ch 8:6, near Ramah, Neh 7:30 Isa 10:29, and not far from the northern border of the kingdom of Judah, 2Ki 23:8 Zec 14:10 . Near Geba David defeated the Philistines, 2Sa 5:25 . Asa renewed it from the ruins of Ramah, 1Ki 15:22 . It was six or seven miles from Jerusalem, and was separated from Michmash on the north by a deep valley. See GIBEAH.
Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary
Geba
the hill, (2 Sam. 5:25 [1 Chr. 14:16, “Gibeon”]; 2 Kings 23:8; Neh. 11:31), a Levitical city of Benjamin (1 Kings 15:22; 1 Sam. 13:16; 14:5, wrongly “Gibeah” in the A.V.), on the north border of Judah near Gibeah (Isa. 10:29; Josh. 18:24, 28). “From Geba to Beersheba” expressed the whole extent of the kingdom of Judah, just as “from Dan to Beersheba” described the whole length of Palestine (2 Kings 23:8). It has been identified with Gaba (Josh. 18:24; Ezra 2:26; Neh. 7:30), now Jeb’a, about 5 1/2 miles north of Jerusalem.
Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary
Geba
(“the hill”.) A town of Benjamin, on its northern boundary, from whence “from Geba to Beersheba” expresses all Judah from N. to S. as “from Dan to Beersheba” expresses all Israel and Judah from N. to S. (2Ki 23:8.) Close to Ramah (Neh 7:30). As an eastern limit it stands opposed to Gazer (2Sa 5:25); Gibeon in 1Ch 14:16. Geba was garrisoned by the Philistines at, the beginning of Saul’s reign (1Sa 13:3). Jonathan dislodged them in a gallant assault with his armor-bearer alone (1 Samuel 14). Geba was on the S. and Michmash on the N. of the ravine.
Now the village Jeba, crowning the steep hill on the edge of the wady Suweinit, facing Mukmas on the N. side. So in Isa 10:28-32, “he (Sennacherib) hath laid up his carriages at Michmash,” i.e., the “carriages” (i.e. heavy baggage) could not be got across the wady at Michmash. Then “they are gone over the passage,” i.e., the lighter part of the army pass the ravine which might have been easily guarded against them, and” lodge” malown, “rest for the night,” bivouac) at Geba on the S. side. Asa fortified it, as commanding the pass (1Ki 15:22; 2Ch 16:6). KJV has rendered “Geba” into “Gibeah” rightly Jdg 20:10; Jdg 20:33; 1Sa 13:16.
Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary
Geba
GEBA (Heb. geba, a hill).A city of Benjamin, on the N.E. frontier (Jos 18:24), assigned to the Levites (Jos 21:17, 1Ch 6:60). It stands for the N. limit of the kingdom of Judah (2Ki 23:8 from Geba to Beersheba). In 2Sa 5:25 we should probably read Gibeon as in 1Ch 14:16. The position of Geba is fixed in 1Sa 14:5 S. of the great Wdy Suweint, over against Michmash, the modern Mukhms. This was the scene of Jonathans famous exploit against the Philistines. Everything points to its identity with Jeba, a village 6 miles N. of Jerusalem. It occupied an important position commanding the passage of the valley from the north. It was fortified by Asa (1Ki 15:22). It appears in Isaiahs picture of the approach of the Assyrian upon Jerusalem (1Ki 10:28 ff.). It is mentioned also as occupied after the Exile (Neh 11:31, Ezr 2:26 etc.). It seems to be confused with the neighbouring Gibeah in Jdg 20:10; Jdg 20:33, 1Sa 13:8; 1Sa 13:16. In Jdg 20:31 Gibeah should be Geba. 2. A stronghold in Samaria, between which and Scythopolis Holofernes pitched his camp (Jdt 3:10). Perhaps Jebaa is intended, about 2 miles S. of Sanr, on the road to Jenn.
W. Ewing.
Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible
Geba
Benjamite, (2Sa 16:5) from Gera, pilgrimage.
Fuente: The Poor Mans Concordance and Dictionary to the Sacred Scriptures
Geba
geba (, gebha, hill):
(1) A town on the Northeast boundary of the territory of Benjamin (Jos 18:24), given to the Levites (Jos 21:17; 1Ch 6:60). It stood on the northern frontier of the kingdom of Judah, Geba and Beersheba marking respectively the northern and southern limits (2Ki 23:8). In 2Sa 5:25 Geba should be altered to Gibeon, which stands in the corresponding passage, 1Ch 14:16. In Jdg 20:10, Jdg 20:33; 1Sa 13:3, 1Sa 13:16, the Hebrew reads Geba, the translation Gibeah being due to confusion of the two names. From 1Sa 14:5 we gather that Geba stood to the South of the great gorge, Wady Suweint, commanding the pass at Michmash. This was the scene of Jonathan’s daring enterprise against the Philistines, when, accompanied by his armor-bearer, he accomplished an apparently impossible feat, climbing the rocky steeps of the gorge to the North and putting the enemy to flight. There can be no doubt that the modern village of Jeba occupies the ancient site. It stands to the South of Wady Suweint, looking toward Michmash – modern Mukhmas – with Seneh, the crag on the southern lip of the gorge, in front of it. The distance from Jerusalem is about 6 miles. It was fortified by Asa with materials that his enemy Baasha had used to fortify Ramah against him (1Ki 15:22). It is named by Isaiah in his description of the terrifying march of the Assyrians upon Jerusalem from the North (Isa 10:28). It appears among the cities which were reoccupied by Israel after the Exile (Ezr 2:26, etc.; Neh 11:31).
(2) (, Gaiba): Between a fortress so named and Scythopolis (Beisan), Holofernes pitched his camp (Judith 3:10). On the high road that runs through Jenn, and down the Vale of Jezreel to Beisan, about 2 miles to the South of Sanur, stands the village of Jeba, with which this fortress may be identified.
Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Geba
Geba It is often stated that Geba and Gibeah were names of the same place. The two names are indeed only masculine and feminine forms of the same word, signifying ‘hill;’ but that they were two different places is evident from Jos 18:24; comp. Jos 18:28; 1Sa 13:2, comp. 1Sa 13:3; Isa 10:29. Geba belonged to the tribe of Benjamin (Jos 18:24), and was assigned to the priests (Jos 21:17; 1Ch 7:40). The Philistines were smitten from Geba unto Gazer by David (2Sa 5:25); Asa rebuilt Geba and Mizpeh with the stones of Ramah (1Ki 15:22; 2Ch 16:6). ‘From Geba (in the north) to Beersheba’ (in the south) (2Ki 23:8), expressed the whole extent of the separate kingdom of Judah, just as ‘from Dan to Beersheba’ expressed the whole length of Palestine. It would seem, from the manner in which Geba (Gaba) and Ramah are coupled in Neh 7:30, that they were very near each other; but the site of Geba is now unknown.
Fuente: Popular Cyclopedia Biblical Literature
Geba
[Ge’ba]
Levitical city in Benjamin. Jos 21:17; 2Sa 5:25; 2Ki 23:8; 1Ch 6:60; 1Ch 8:6; Neh 11:31; Neh 12:29; Isa 10:29; Zec 14:10. Apparently while Saul was king the Philistines had a garrison there, which Jonathan smote. 1Sa 13:3. The city was built or rebuilt long afterwards by Asa. 1Ki 15:22; 2Ch 16:6. It is called GABA in Jos 18:24; Ezr 2:26; Neh 7:30; and GIBEAH in 1Sa 13:2-16; 1Sa 14:2-16. In 2Sa 5:25 Geba should probably be read Gibeon: cf. 1Ch 14:16. Identified with Jeba, 31 52′ N, 35 15′ E.
Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary
Geba
H1387
Called also Gaba, a city of Benjamin, assigned to the sons of Aaron.
Jos 21:17; 1Sa 13:3; 2Sa 5:25; 1Ki 15:22; 2Ki 23:8; 1Ch 6:60; 1Ch 8:6; 2Ch 16:6; Neh 11:31; Neh 12:29; Isa 10:29; Zec 14:10
Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible
Geba
Geba (g’-bah), hill. A Levitical city of Benjamin, Jos 21:17; 1Ch 6:60; also called Gaba. Jos 18:24. It was held by the Philistines, but taken by Jonathan, 1Sa 13:3 : was a northern landmark of Judah, 2Ki 23:8; was rebuilt by Asa, 1Ki 15:22; held by the Assyrians, Isa 10:29; peopled by Benjamites after the captivity, Ezr 2:26. Geba and Gibeah appear to be sometimes confounded in the English Version (see 1Sa 14:5), though they were separate towns. Geba was near Michmash and on the south side of the ravine. It has been identified with Jeba, a deserted village 6 miles north of Jerusalem.
Fuente: People’s Dictionary of the Bible
Geba
Ge’ba. (a hill). A city of Benjamin, with “suburbs,” allotted to the priests. Jos 21:17; 1Ch 6:60. It is named amongst the first group of the Benjamite towns — apparently those lying near to and along the north boundary. Jos 18:24. Here the name is given as Gaba.
During the wars of the earlier part of the reign of Saul, Geba was held as a garrison by the Philistines, 1Sa 13:3, but they were ejected by Jonathan. It is now the modern village of Jeba, which stands picturesquely on the top of its steep terraced hill, six miles north of Jerusalem, on the very edge of the great Wady Suweinit, looking northward to the opposite village of ancient Michmash, which also retains its old name of Mukhmas.