Segub
Segub was the son of Hiel, who rebuilt Jericho during Ahab's reign.
The name Segub means “fortified; raised”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Kings 16:34; only referred to as Segub (שְׂגוּב); son of Hiel; a brother of Abiram.
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Alternative names
- שְׂגוּבSegub
Mentions
- In Ahab’s days, Hiel the Bethelite rebuilt Jericho. At the cost of Abiram his firstborn he laid its foundation, and at the cost of Segub his youngest he set up its gates, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through Joshua son of Nun.