or ISHBOSHETH, the fourth son of Saul. The Hebrews, to avoid
pronouncing the word _baal_, “lord,” used _bosheth_, “confusion.”
Instead of Mephi-baal, they said Mephi-bosheth; and, instead of
Esh-baal, they said Ish-bosheth, 2 Sam. ii, 8.
pronouncing the word _baal_, “lord,” used _bosheth_, “confusion.”
Instead of Mephi-baal, they said Mephi-bosheth; and, instead of
Esh-baal, they said Ish-bosheth, 2 Sam. ii, 8.