Lexical Definition
יִבְחַר Yibchar (yib-khar') Ibhar N:N-M-P
from בָּחַר; choice
Ibhar.
- § Ibhar = "Jehovah chooses"
- Jibchar, an Israelite
1) one of the sons of David, born in Jerusalem
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְיִבְחָ֥ר | and Ibhar | 2Sam.5.15 • 1Chr.3.6 • 1Chr.14.5 |
| Ιεβαάρ | Ibhar | LXX.2Sam.5.15 • LXX.1Chr.3.6 • LXX.1Chr.14.5 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.15
- son of: David (דָּוִד)
- brother of: Amnon (אַמְנוֹן), Chileab (כִּלְאָב), Absalom (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם), Adonijah (אֲדֹנִיָּה), Shephatiah (שְׁפַטְיָה), Ithream (יִתְרְעָם), Shammua (שַׁמּוּעַ), Shobab (שׁוֹבָב), Nathan (נָתָן), Solomon (שְׁלֹמֹה), Elishua (אֱלִישׁוּעַ), Nepheg (נֶפֶג), Japhia (יָפִיעַ), Elishama (אֱלִישָׁמָע), Eliada (אֶלְיָדָע), Eliphelet (אֱלִיפֶלֶט), Tamar (תָּמָר), Elpelet (אֱלִיפֶלֶט), Nogah (נֹגַהּ) and Jerimoth (יְרִימוֹת)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יִבְחָר proper name, masculine (He (El or ׳י) chooses) son of David 2Sam 5:15; 1Chr 3:6; 1Chr 14:5.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 5:15 |
| 1 Chronicles | 3:6 · 14:5 |
Profile
Male • David's son • One of King David's sons born in Jerusalem.
David's son living at the time of United Monarchy
Ibhar was one of the sons born to David in Jerusalem, as recorded in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles.
- David's son from the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.15;
- only referred to as Ibhar יִבְחַר;
- son of David דָּוִד;
- a brother of Amnon אַמְנוֹן, Chileab כִּלְאָב, Absalom אֲבִישָׁלוֹם, Adonijah אֲדֹנִיָּה, Shephatiah שְׁפַטְיָה, Ithream יִתְרְעָם, Shammua שַׁמּוּעַ, Shobab שׁוֹבָב, Nathan נָתָן, Solomon שְׁלֹמֹה, Elishua אֱלִישׁוּעַ, Nepheg נֶפֶג, Japhia יָפִיעַ, Elishama אֱלִישָׁמָע, Eliada אֶלְיָדָע, Eliphelet אֱלִיפֶלֶט, Tamar תָּמָר, Elpelet אֱלִיפֶלֶט, Nogah נֹגַהּ and Jerimoth יְרִימוֹת.
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.
All entries for Ibhar: יִבְחַר
Related Profiles:
- David (father)
- Jerusalem_wives (mother)
- Amnon (sibling)
- Chileab (sibling)
- Absalom (sibling)
- Adonijah (sibling)
- Shephatiah (sibling)
- Ithream (sibling)
- Shammua (sibling)
- Shobab (sibling)
- Nathan (sibling)
- Solomon (sibling)
- Elishua (sibling)
- Nepheg (sibling)
- Japhia (sibling)
- Elishama (sibling)
- Eliada (sibling)
- Eliphelet (sibling)
- Tamar (sibling)
- Elpelet (sibling)
- Nogah (sibling)
- Jerimoth (sibling)