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Saul's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Ishbosheth

King of Israel, 1055–1048 BCReigned 2 years

2 Samuel 2:8–4:12

Saul's son, set up by Abner over the northern tribes. Scripture gives two years of reign (2 Samuel 2:10); Ussher counts the civil war until his murder in 1048 BC.

Family

Father
Saul
Mother
Ahinoam (uncertain)

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