Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(while). (1) An Israelite encampment (Num. 33:20-21). (2) Levitical city in Judah (Josh. 10:29-31; 2 Kings 19:8-35; 1 Chron. 6:57).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. One of the stations at which the Israelites encamped (Num. 33:20-21).
2. City in the south-west taken by Joshua and its inhabitants totally destroyed. It was allotted to Judah and was afterward given to the priests. It revolted from Jehoram. Afterward it was besieged by Sennacherib, but apparently was not taken (Josh. 10:29-39; Josh. 21:13; 1 Chron. 6:57; 2 Chron. 21:10; Isa. 37:8; Jer. 52:1). Not identified.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
the same as 3839; Libnah, a place in the Desert and one in Palestine
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
whiteness Libtni, my whiteness
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Whiteness; clearness:―a place in the desert and one in Palestine [LABAN], Num. 33:20. {Albedo}