Educator Guide
Ish-bosheth Bible Study Guide
United Kingdom · 1045 BC – 1003 BC (42 years)
Son of Saul who reigned over Israel for two years before David's united kingdom.
From the family tree
- Parents
- Saul
- Siblings
- Jonathan, Michal, Merab
- Dates
- 1045 BC – 1003 BC (42 years)
- Era
- United Kingdom
Teaching prompt
Read about Ish-bosheth: "Son of Saul who reigned over Israel for two years before David's united kingdom." What does this teach us about God's plan?
Discussion questions
- How does Ish-bosheth's life connect to the promise that leads to Jesus?
- What would you have done in Ish-bosheth's place?
- Which scripture passage about Ish-bosheth stands out most to you, and why?