Overview
The Bible addresses riblah across 10 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Kings, Jeremiah and Numbers. Closely related themes include Jerusalem, Nebuzar-Adan, Canaanites and Holy Land. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Zedekiah and Nebuchadnezzar.
Key Bible verses about riblah
Old Testament
Numbers
And ye shall point out your east border from Hazarenan to Shepham:
And the coast shall go down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east side of Ain; and the border shall descend, and shall reach unto the side of the sea of Chinnereth eastward: side of the sea: Heb. shoulder of the sea
2 Kings
And Pharaohnechoh put him in bands at Riblah in the land of Hamath, that he might not reign in Jerusalem; and put the land to a tribute of an hundred talents of silver, and a talent of gold. that: or, because he reigned put the: Heb. set a fine upon the land
So they took the king, and brought him up to the king of Babylon to Riblah; and they gave judgment upon him. gave: Heb. spake judgment with him
And Nebuzaradan captain of the guard took these, and brought them to the king of Babylon to Riblah:
And the king of Babylon smote them, and slew them at Riblah in the land of Hamath. So Judah was carried away out of their land.
Jeremiah
But the Chaldeans' army pursued after them, and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho: and when they had taken him, they brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he gave judgment upon him. gave: Heb. spake with him judgments
Then the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah in Riblah before his eyes: also the king of Babylon slew all the nobles of Judah.
Then they took the king, and carried him up unto the king of Babylon to Riblah in the land of Hamath; where he gave judgment upon him.
So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard took them, and brought them to the king of Babylon to Riblah.
People in the Bible and riblah
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying riblah for yourself
- Begin with Numbers 34:10, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 2 Kings, Jeremiah and Numbers each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Zedekiah and Nebuchadnezzar and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Jerusalem, Nebuzar-Adan, Canaanites and Holy Land.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about riblah?
The Bible addresses riblah across 10 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Kings, Jeremiah and Numbers. Closely related themes include Jerusalem, Nebuzar-Adan, Canaanites and Holy Land. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Zedekiah and Nebuchadnezzar.
How many Bible verses are about riblah?
The Bible references riblah in 10 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention riblah?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Numbers 34:10: “And ye shall point out your east border from Hazarenan to Shepham:”
Which people in the Bible are associated with riblah?
Zedekiah and Nebuchadnezzar.
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