טַבְרִמּוֹן
𐤈𐤁𐤓𐤌𐤅𐤍
Taverimon
H2886 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Ṭabrimmôn is a proper name referring to a Syrian (Aramean) individual, specifically identified as the father of Ben-Hadad I, king of Aram-Damascus. The name is theophoric, likely meaning 'Rimmon (the deity) is good' or 'goodness of Rimmon'.
Semantic Range
proper name of an Aramean individual, theophoric name meaning 'Rimmon is good', signifies allegiance to or blessing from the deity Rimmon
Root / Etymology
Derived from the combination of טוֹב (ṭôv, 'good') and רִמּוֹן (rimmôn, here referencing the Aramean storm deity Rimmon rather than the pomegranate fruit). The name follows a common theophoric pattern in West Semitic where a quality or blessing is attributed to a deity.
Historical & Contextual Notes
The name Ṭabrimmôn appears exclusively in 1 Kings 15:18 and is applied to a notable Aramaean (Syrian) ruler. The formation of the name is typical of North-West Semitic theophoric names. The deity Rimmon was worshiped primarily in Aram-Damascus, and the association here indicates this individual's cultural-religious identity. The root טוֹב means 'good' in Hebrew but functions here as part of an Aramaic/West Semitic naming formula. English Bible translations typically render the name as 'Tabrimmon', transliterating the Hebrew spelling but often without explicit recognition of its theophoric meaning. The component רִמּוֹן might be confused with the Hebrew 'pomegranate' but in this context unequivocally refers to the deity. No evidence suggests use of the term for Israelites; it is a proper name belonging to an Aramean context.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from טוֹב and רִמּוֹן; pleasing (to) Rimmon; Tabrimmon, a Syrian; Tabrimmon.
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טברמן (ṭ-b-r-m-n) — goodness, blessing, Rimmon (deity)
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2886-01 |
טַבְרִמֹּ֤ן | taverimon | HNp |
of Tabrimmon | Rimmon is good | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2886-01 |
1 Kings 15:18 | טַבְרִמֹּ֤ן | taverimon | HNp |
of Tabrimmon | Rimmon is good |