ne'-bat (nebhaT): Father of Jeroboam I (1 Ki 11:26, and frequently elsewhere). The name occurs only in the phrase "Jeroboam the son of Nebat," and is evidently intended to distinguish Jeroboam I from the later son of Joash. See JEROBOAM.
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'NEBAT'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.