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Ibhar
election; he that is chosen
יִבְחָר yiv.char
Ibhar (Hebrew: יִבְחָר, yiv.char) means “election; he that is chosen”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 3 verses across 2 books of the Bible. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears in the same passages as Eliada.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Ibhar
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 3 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- United Monarchy
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 2 Samuel 5:15 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 14:5 |
| Cross-references | 14 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Elishua co-occurrence Appears with Elishua in 1 Chronicles 14.
- Eliphelet co-occurrence Appears with Eliphelet in 1 Chronicles 14.
- Elpelet co-occurrence Appears with Elpelet in 1 Chronicles 14.
- Japhia co-occurrence Appears with Japhia in 2 Samuel 5.
- Nepheg co-occurrence Appears with Nepheg in 2 Samuel 5.
- Elishama co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Elishama.
- Eliada co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Eliada.
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.15;
son of: David (H1732);
brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N)
§ Ibhar = "Jehovah chooses"
one of the sons of David, born in Jerusalem
Ibhar was one of the sons born to David in Jerusalem, as recorded in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles.
The biblical story
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.
Key verses
Ibhar appears in 3 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
2 Samuel 5:15 -
Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphelet,
1 Chronicles 3:6 -
And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet,
1 Chronicles 14:5
Show all 3 references
2 Samuel (1)
- 2 Samuel 5:15
1 Chronicles (2)
- 1 Chronicles 3:6
- 1 Chronicles 14:5