How to Pronounce Esh-baal

esh-BAY-uhl

Esh-baal is pronounced esh-BAY-uhl (ɛʃˈbeɪəl): three syllables, stress on the second.

What does Esh-baal mean?

Esh-baal means “the fire of the idol, or of the ruler”.

Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.

What is Esh-baal?

Man of Baal, the fourth son of king Saul (1 Chr. 8:33; 9:39). He is also called Ish-bosheth (q.v.), 2 Sam. 2:8.

Adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain.

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