Ishbosheth
[Ĭshbō’sheth] – a man of shame.
One of Saul’s younger sons who was made king over Israel by Abner. He was originally called Eshbaal, “The Lord’s man” but his name was changed after Saul’s departure (2 Sam. 2:8 with 1 Chron. 8:33; 1 Chron. 9:39). Ishbosheth contested the throne of Israel with David for seven years. Ultimately he was deserted by Abner and murdered in his bed by two of his captains.
Today’s reading is from:
All the Men of the Bible
by Herbert Lockyer
A portrait gallery and reference library of over 3,000 named biblical characters. Characters you can learn from and teachings you can apply.
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* All the Women of the Bible by Herbert Lockyer
