Family and genealogy
Ishbosheth
Son of Saul; reigned over Israel two years
Scripture in WEBWorld English Bible — Protestant Edition
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Ishbosheth — Son of Saul; reigned over Israel two years
Parents
Brothers and sisters
- Jonathan brother through their parent Saul
- Ishvi brother through their parent Saul
- Malchishua brother through their parent Saul
- Abinadab brother through their parent Saul
- Merab sister through their parent Saul
- Michal sister through their parent Saul
- Armoni brother through their parent Saul
- Mephibosheth brother through their parent Saul
Ancestors
Tribe, clan and house
- Royal house: House of Saul Member 2 Samuel 2:8–10
Office and succession (not family)
- Saul preceded in office — King over Israel 2 Samuel 2:8–10
Abner made Ishbosheth king over Israel while Judah followed David.
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