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Ribai
strife
רִיבַי ri.vay
Ribai (Hebrew: רִיבַי, ri.vay) means “strife”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 2 verses across 2 books of the Bible. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Baanah in 2 Samuel 23.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Ribai
father of Ittai
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- United Monarchy
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 2 Samuel 23:29 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 11:31 |
| Cross-references | 10 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.29;
father of: Ittai (H0863H)
§ Ribai = "pleader with Jehovah"
father of Ittai the Benjamite of Gibeah
Ribai was the father of Ittai the Gibeathite, one of David's mighty men.
The biblical story
Ribai is mentioned in 2Sa.23.29 and 1Ch.11.31 as the father of Ittai the Gibeathite, who was one of David's mighty men. The mighty men were a group of elite warriors who served under King David and were renowned for their bravery, skill, and loyalty (2Sa.23.8-39; 1Ch.11.10-47). Ittai, the son of Ribai, was from Gibeah, a town in the territory of Benjamin. He is listed among the mighty men, indicating that he was a valiant warrior who had distinguished himself in battle. The mention of Ribai as Ittai's father suggests that he was also a man of some importance or influence, as his son had risen to a prominent position in David's army. However, no further information is provided about Ribai himself in the biblical text.
Key verses
Ribai appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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Heleb the son of Baanah, a Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai out of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,
2 Samuel 23:29 -
Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, that pertained to the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,
1 Chronicles 11:31
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2 Samuel (1)
- 2 Samuel 23:29
1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 11:31