How to Pronounce Ishbosheth
ish-BAWSH-ehth
Ishbosheth is pronounced ish-BAWSH-ehth (ɪʃˈbəʊʃɛθ): three syllables, stress on the second. Also heard: ISH-boh-sheth.
What does Ishbosheth mean?
Ishbosheth means “a man of shame”.
Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.
Who was Ishbosheth?
Ishbosheth was a son of King Saul whom Abner made king over Israel at Mahanaim while the house of Judah followed David (2 Samuel 2:8, 2 Samuel 2:10). He was killed on his bed by Rechab and Baanah, who brought his head to David at Hebron (2 Samuel 4:8).
Also pronounced
ISH-boh-sheth
Found in Scripture
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