Reference: Ibzan

The tenth "judge of Israel," born in Bethlehem. He held office seven years, and was noted for his large and prosperous family, B. C. 1182, Jg 12:8.

illustrious, the tenth judge of Israel (Jg 12:8-10). He ruled seven years.

Of Bethlehem (probably in Zebulun, as "Ephratah" or" Judah" is not added, Jos 19:15). Judged Israel for seven years after Jephthah (Jg 12:8,10). He took in 30 daughters in law from abroad for his 30 sons, and sent abroad (i.e gave away in marriage) his 30 daughters, which is an additional reason for Phoenicians not Philistines having been his neighbours.

One of the minor judges, following Jephthah (Jg 12:8-10). He came from Bethlehem, probably the Bethlehem in Zebulun (Jos 19:15), 7 miles N.W. of Nazareth. He had 30 sons and 30 daughters

Ib'zan

A man of Bethlehem, perhaps the city in Zebulon, and if so, he was judge of Israel in the N.E. of the land. He ruled seven years, and had thirty sons and thirty daughters. He was succeeded by Elon a Zebulonite. Jg 12:8,10-11.

Ib'zan

(illustrious), a native of Bethlehem of Zebulun, who judged Israel for seven years after Jephthah.

Jg 12:8,10

(B.C. 1137.)