Old Testament
Diblaim
The father of Gomer, the wife whom the prophet Hosea was commanded to marry.
Diblaim is mentioned only once in Scripture as the father of Gomer, the woman Hosea married as a prophetic sign to Israel. His name appears in the opening of the book of Hosea to identify Gomer's lineage. Beyond this genealogical detail, the text provides no further information regarding his life or character.
In the text
Where Diblaim appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Hosea3 versesA prophet of Israel whose marriage served as a living parable of God's faithful love for unfaithful Israel.
- Jehu53 versesAnointed king of Israel who executed divine judgment on the house of Ahab and the prophets of Baal.
- Jeroboam94 versesThe first king of the northern Kingdom of Israel who led the ten tribes into idolatry.
- Joash47 versesThe name Joash refers to several biblical figures, most notably the father of Gideon and the king of Judah.
- Ahaz41 versesA wicked king of Judah who abandoned the covenant and sought help from Assyria instead of trusting in the Lord.
- Jotham25 versesThe name Jotham refers to a son of Gideon in Judges and a righteous king of Judah in the Davidic line.
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