Strong’s H4810

מְרִי בַעַל

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Mriy Ba`al

Pronunciation

meh-REE bah-AHL

Definition

Merib-baal

Meaning

Meri-Baal

Usage

Merib-baal is a proper name used in the Hebrew Bible, referring to a descendant of Saul. The name is often understood to mean "Baal contends" or "rebellion of Baal." In the context of the biblical narrative, it is an alternate name for Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul.

Bible references

1 Chronicles 9:40