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Dibri

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Dibri was a Danite whose daughter Shelomith married an Egyptian. Their son was put to death for blasphemy during Israel’s wilderness journey.

Definition

Dibri was a Danite and the father of Shelomith.

Biblical Usage

Shelomith, Dibri’s daughter, married an Egyptian. Their son was put to death by stoning for blasphemy during Israel’s wilderness period.

Historical Background

The name Dibri is explained in the supplied material as possibly meaning “eloquent.”

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
a Danite, father of Shelomith. (Leviticus 24:11)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>dib'-ri (dibhri, "eloquent" (?)): A Danite, whose daughter Shelomith married an Egyptian. Their son was "cut off" (stoned) for blasphemy (Le 24:11).</p>
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