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Ish-bosheth

Ish-bosheth in the Bible — (illegitimate?) son of Saul (2SA 2:8). Ish-bosheth belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. Referenced in 6 scripture passages.

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Gender
male
Tribe
Benjamin
Scripture References
6 references
Known Names
3 names
Relationships
3 connections

Names & Labels (3)

Ish-boshethproper name
Hebrew
אִישׁ־בֹשֶׁת
Transliteration
ish voshet
Meaning
man of shame
Greek
Ιεβοσθε
Reference
2SA 2:8
Strong's
H376, H1322
King of Israeltitle
Hebrew
מֶלֶךְ בְּיִשְׂרָאֵל
Transliteration
melek beyisərael
Meaning
king of Israel
Greek
βασιλεὺς ἐν Ισραηλ
Reference
2SA 2:10
Strong's
H4428, H3478
Eshbaalproper name
Hebrew
אֶשְׁבַּעַל
Transliteration
eshəbaal
Meaning
man of Baal
Greek
Ασαβαλ
Reference
1CH 8:33
Strong's
H792

Family & Relationships (3)

son

Saul(2SA 2:8)

killed by

Baanah(2SA 4:6)
Rimmon(2SA 4:6)

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Who is Ish-bosheth in the Bible?

Ish-bosheth is described in the Bible as (illegitimate?) son of Saul (2SA 2:8). Ish-bosheth belonged to the tribe of Benjamin.

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