Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, February 1st, 2025
the Third Week after Epiphany
Attention!
StudyLight.org has pledged to help build churches in Uganda. Help us with that pledge and support pastors in the heart of Africa.
Click here to join the effort!

Bible Dictionaries
Ishbosheth

Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Prev Entry
Iscariot
Next Entry
Ishmaelites
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

a son of King Saul, and his successor in the throne. He was acknowledged king by a part of the tribes of Israel, A.M. 2949, while David reigned at Hebron, over the tribe of Judah, 2 Samuel 2:8-9 , &c; 3. He reigned two years in peace, but the remaining eight years were spent in perpetual wars between his troops and those of David, till in the end he perished, and with him ended the royal dignity of the house of Saul.

Bibliography Information
Watson, Richard. Entry for 'Ishbosheth'. Richard Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​wtd/​i/ishbosheth.html. 1831-2.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile