Ibzan
The judges of Israel |
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Book of Judges |
Ibzan ( Hebrew אִבְצָן, also: Ibzahn ) is an Old Testament figure . He is described in the Book of Judges . He worked in the northeast of Israel, where it is believed that he was born in the city of Bethlehem (Galilee) . ( Ri 12.8 EU )
His term of office lasted a total of 7 years. During his life he had 30 sons and 30 daughters. He sent his 30 daughters away to marry them and for his 30 sons he looked for 30 wives from abroad. He was succeeded by Elon the Zebulonite. After his death he was buried in Bethlehem.
predecessor | Office | successor |
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Jiftach | Judge | Elon |