Bible Dictionary

Eshbaal

People & Groups • Old Testament

Eshbaal was a son of King Saul and is identified with Ish-bosheth. His name and identity are recorded in the genealogical accounts of Saul’s family.

Definition

Eshbaal, meaning “Baal’s man,” was the fourth son of King Saul. He is identified with Ish-bosheth.

Eshbaal appears in the genealogical records of Saul’s family. The parallel name Ish-bosheth is used of the same son in 2 Samuel.

The two names preserve different forms of reference to Saul’s son in the biblical records.

1 Chronicles 8:33 1 Chronicles 9:39 2 Samuel 2:8

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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.

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(Baal’s man), (1 Chronicles 8:33; 9:39) the same as Ish-bosheth.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

<p>esh'-ba-al.</p><p>See ISH-BOSHETH.</p>