Name Meaning and Biblical Context of Ishbosheth

Name Ishbosheth     (Add to Favourite List?)
Gender Male
Meaning Man of shame.
Biblical context The Biblical baby name Ishbosheth is Hebrew in origin and it's meaning is man of shame.

Ishbosheth is pronounced eesh-bo'-sheth.

Ishbosheth was the youngest and sole surviving son of Saul. He succeeded his father as the king of Israel and ruled for two years. He was succeeded by David. Ishbosheth belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. Ishbosheth is also known as Eshbaal in the Bible.

Biblical reference for baby name Ishbosheth:
2 Samuel 2:12; 3:6, 10, 12
Strong's Bible concordance H378

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