Who was Ish-bosheth in the Bible?

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The story of Ish-bosheth

in Hebrew: איש-בושת

Ish-bosheth was a king of Israel, who ruled the northern kingdom for two years. According to the Bible, he was the son of King Saul and was declared king by the tribes of Israel after the death of his father. However, his reign was short-lived as he was soon challenged by David, who went on to become the king of a united Israel. Ish-bosheth was eventually assassinated by two of his own captains, leading to the consolidation of David's rule over the entire kingdom.

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King of Israel

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How many times Ish-bosheth was mentioned in the bible?

Ish-bosheth appears None times in the bible.

Where is the story of Ish-bosheth begins in the Bible?

Ish-bosheth first mention in the bible is in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 2, verse 8. Read the full chapter

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Ish-bosheth was a king of Israel, who ruled the northern kingdom for two years. According to the Bible, he was the son of King Saul and was declared king by the tribes of Israel after the death of his father. However, his reign was short-lived as he was soon challenged by David, who went on to become the king of a united Israel. Ish-bosheth was eventually assassinated by two of his own captains, leading to the consolidation of David's rule over the entire kingdom.

first mention in the bible is in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 2, verse 8.

The mother of Ish-bosheth is Achinoam.

The father of Ish-bosheth is Saul.

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