One of King David's sons born in Jerusalem.
Ibhar
Named in 3 verses across 2 books, first in 2 Samuel 5:15.
יִבְחָרIbhar
The name means “election; he that is chosen.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- David
- Mother
- Jerusalem wives
- Brothers and sisters
- Amnon, Chileab, Absalom, Adonijah, Shephatiah, Ithream, Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia, Elishama, Eliada, Eliphelet, Tamar, Elpelet, Nogah, Jerimoth
- People
- Tribe of Judah
About Ibhar Written by AI
Ibhar is mentioned in two parallel passages (2 Samuel 5:15 and 1 Chronicles 14:5) as one of the sons born to King David in Jerusalem. He is also listed in 1 Chronicles 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.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Chosen, one of David’s sons (1 Chr. 3:6; 2 Sam. 5:15).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 2 Samuel 5:15
Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,
- 1 Chronicles 3:6
David’s other sons were Ibhar, Elishua, Eliphelet,
- 1 Chronicles 14:5
Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.