Ibhar יִבְחָר

Male Tribe of Judah H2984 2 books

One of King David's sons born in Jerusalem.

Biography

Ibhar is mentioned in two parallel passages (2Sa.5.15 and 1Ch.14.5) as one of the sons born to King David in Jerusalem. He is also listed in 1Ch.3.6 among David's descendants.

David, the second king of Israel, had several wives and concubines, and the Bible records that he fathered many children. Ibhar was one of the sons born to David after he had conquered Jerusalem and made it his capital city.

The mention of Ibhar in these genealogical records highlights the importance of family lineage in ancient Israelite society. The chronicling of David's descendants, including Ibhar, serves to establish the royal line and emphasize the continuity of the Davidic dynasty.

Apart from being listed among David's sons, no further information is provided about Ibhar in the Bible. His inclusion in the genealogies suggests that he was part of David's large family and that his birth was considered significant enough to be recorded in the scriptural accounts of David's life and reign.

Family

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In Scripture

2 biblical books
2 Samuel 1 verse
  • 2 Samuel 5:15

    "Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,"

1 Chronicles 2 verses
  • 1 Chronicles 3:6

    "and Ibhar, Elishama, Eliphelet,"

  • 1 Chronicles 14:5

    "Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet,"

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew יִבְחָר H2984
Encyclopedia Article

Ibhar

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

oncubine (1Ch 3:6; 2Sa 5:15); otherwise unknown. His name in all three lists follows Solomon's.' In the Peshitta, "Juchabar."

i'-bis. In Isa 34:11, yanshoph, which is rendered "owl," apparently indicates the sacred ibis (Ibis religiosa). The Septuagint gives eibis and Vulgate (Jerome's Latin Bible, 390-405 A