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Ish-bosheth was the second king of Israel after Saul's death, according to the Hebrew Bible. He ruled for two years and was killed by his own captains, who hoped to please David, his rival and successor.
Jan 4, 2022 · Ish-Bosheth was a son of King Saul who ruled over Israel for two years. He was killed by two men who brought his head to David, who became the king of all Israel.
Ishbosheth was the fourth son of King Saul and the last king of Israel before David. He ruled for about seven years and was killed by his own captains in a civil war with Judah.
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Jul 15, 2024 · Ish-Bosheth, whose name means “man of shame” or “man of Baal,” was a character in the Old Testament. He was the son of King Saul, the first king of Israel, and is mentioned in various passages in the Bible.
The youngest son of Saul, who was made king over Israel by Abner in repudiation of David’s claim to the throne (2 Sam 2:8). He is also called Eshbaal (Baal exists, 1 Chron 8:33; 9:39).
Ish-bosheth was the fourth and youngest son of Saul, and the last male heir to the throne of Israel. He ruled for two years in opposition to David, but was killed by two of Abner's captains who were bribed by David.
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Ish-bosheth (also called Eshba'al, Ashba'al, or Ishbaal), was the second king of Israel, succeeding his father Saul after his death at the Battle of Mount Gilboa. He reigned for several years from the city of Mahanaim the late eleventh century B.C.E., facing a civil war led by the future king David and his powerful general Joab. 1. 6.
