| Ishbosheth Smith's Bible Dictionary
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| Ish-bo'sheth.
(man of shame). The youngest of Saul's four sons, and his
legitimate successor. (B.C. 1068). Ish-bosheth was "forty years old when
he began to reign over Israel, and reigned two years."
2Sa 3:10. During these two years, he reigned at Mahanaim, though only in name. The wars and negotiations with David were entirely carried on by Abner. 2Sa 2:12; 2Sa 3:6; 2Sa 3:12. The death of Abner deprived the house of Saul, of its last remaining support. When Ish-bosheth heard of it, "his hands were feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled." He was murdered in his bed.
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| Taken from: Smith's Bible Dictionary by Dr. William Smith (1884) | |