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Ibhar

Ibhar was one of the sons born to David in Jerusalem, as recorded in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles.

The name Ibhar means “election; he that is chosen”

MaleDavid's sonTribe of JudahUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books3 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Samuel 5:15; only referred to as Ibhar (יִבְחָר); son of David; a brother of Amnon, Chileab, Absalom, Adonijah, Shephatiah, Ithream, Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia, Elishama, Eliada, Eliphelet, Tamar, Elpelet, Nogah and Jerimoth.

Glossary entries

Ibhar

Family members

Father

David

Mother

Jerusalem wives

Siblings

Absalom Adonijah Amnon Chileab Eliada Eliphelet Elishama Elishua Elpelet Ithream Japhia Jerimoth Nathan Nepheg Nogah Shammua Shephatiah Shobab Solomon Tamar

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. 2 Samuel 5:15
    Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,
  2. 1 Chronicles 3:6
    David’s other sons were Ibhar, Elishua, Eliphelet,
  3. 1 Chronicles 14:5
    Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet,