Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אִישׁ־בֹּשֶׁת”
Understanding ʼÎysh-Bôsheth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Ish-bosheth. - § Ishbosheth = "man of shame" - Ish-Bosheth, a son of King Saul 1) surviving son of Saul, king of Israel ...
H378
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אִישׁ־בֹּשֶׁת
Phoneticeesh-bo'-sheth
TransliterationʼÎysh-Bôsheth
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Ish-bosheth. - § Ishbosheth = "man of shame" - Ish-Bosheth, a son of King Saul 1) surviving son of Saul, king of Israel for 7 years while David was king over Judah; succeeded by David who united the kingdom
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
10 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 3:14 | “And David sent messengers to Ish–bosheth Saul’s son, saying, Deliver me my wife Michal, which I espoused to me for an hundred foreskins of the Philistines.” Word: אִישׁ־בֹּשֶׁת (ʼÎysh-Bôsheth) |