Word Study

The meaning of אֶשְׁבַּעַל

Understanding ʼEshbaʻal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H792
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

אֶשְׁבַּעַל

Phoneticesh-bah'-al
TransliterationʼEshbaʻal
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Eshbaal. - § Eshbaal = "a man of Baal" - Eshbaal (or Ishbosheth), a son of Saul 1) the fourth son of Saul, also called Ishbosheth

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
1 Chronicles 8:33

And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchi–shua, and Abinadab, and Esh–baal.

1 Chronicles 9:39

And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchi–shua, and Abinadab, and Esh–baal.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution
1 Chronicles2

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'אֶשְׁבַּעַל' deepen your understanding of 1 Chronicles 8:33?