Quick Reference DictionaryRebaReba
fourth, one of the Midianite chiefs slain by the Israelites in the wilderness ( Numbers 31:8 ; Joshua 13:21 ).
M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
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Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. "Entry for Reba". "Easton's Bible Dictionary".
the fourth; a square; that lies or stoops down
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Bibliography InformationHitchcock, Roswell D. "Entry for 'Reba'". "An Interpreting Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names".
(four ), one of the five kings of the Midianites slain by the children of Israel when Balaam fell. ( Numbers 31:8 ; Joshua 13:21 ) (B.C. 1450.)
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Bibliography InformationSmith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Reba'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary".
REBA
re-bek'-a (rebha`, "fourth part"; Septuagint:
Codex Vaticanus Rhobe; Codex Alexandrinus Rhebek): One of the five chieftains of Midian who were slain by the Israelites, under Moses (Numbers 31:8; Joshua 13:21). Like his comrades, he is termed a "king" in Numbers, but a "chief" or "prince" in Joshua.
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