need help with "Ishbosheth"
Arab/Judean , from the time of David and Abner. Would just like to know meaning, came across it in my studies, looked interesting, couldn't find anything on it.
PS. Thanx a bunch"roweena just passing through" you were a lot of help!
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Ish = man
Boshet = shame/disgraceIshBosheth = a man of disgrace (!)
not a very nice name is it?
Still he got to be king for a while...
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Its seems that being an IshBosheth is a job requirement for holding any important governmental position in most countries...
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how true...
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