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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.
Biblical Usage
Eshbaal appears in the genealogical records of Saul’s family. The parallel name Ish-bosheth is used of the same son in 2 Samuel.
Scripture References
1 Chronicles 8:33 1 Chronicles 9:39 2 Samuel 2:8