Ish-bosheth

Ish-bosheth (, "man of shame"), also called Eshbaal (, ; alternatively spelled Ishbaal, "man of Baal") was, according to the Hebrew Bible, the son of Saul who, after his father's death, ascended to the throne and reigned for two years.

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Royalty.name: Ish-bosheth
Royalty.image: 230px|Illustration from the Morgan Bible depicting the death of Ish-bosheth.
Royalty.caption: Illustration from the Morgan Bible depicting the death of Ish-bosheth
Royalty.succession: King of Israel
Royalty.successor: David
Royalty.predecessor: Saul
Royalty.royal house: House of Saul
Royalty.father: Saul

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Commons category: Ish-bosheth
date of birth: 1050-00-00
date of death: 1010-00-00

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During his reign, Ish-bosheth engaged in a protracted conflict with David, who had been anointed as Saul's successor by the prophet Samuel. This rivalry between the two leaders shaped the political landscape of the kingdom at the time. The Hebrew Bible recounts that Ish-bosheth's reign was marked by war with David's forces, as both factions vied for control and legitimacy. According to biblical accounts, he was killed by two of his own army captains, Baanah and Rechab, who believed that assassinating Ish-bosheth would earn them favour with David. This act not only brought a premature conclusion to Ish-bosheth's rule but also played a significant role in the subsequent unification of the kingdom under David's leadership.