What are the…
Gebalites
also known as: Giblites
Hebrew: גִּבְלִי —transliteration: Gibliy
These are the inhabitants of ancient Gebal which is located in modern Lebanon (Joshua 13:5; 1 Kings 5:18 NASB).
Note: The King James Version of 1 Kings 5:18 KJV incorrectly rendered the name Gebalites/Giblites (גִּבְלִי) as “stonesquarers.”
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Article Version: May 5, 2025