Bible Person

Ibhar

Meaning: election; he that is chosen · Male · 3 cross references

Ibhar is one of David's sons born in Jerusalem after the establishment of his kingdom there. He belongs to the expanding Davidic household that embodies both dynastic blessing and later complexity. First appears in 2 Sam 5:15.1

AI summary: Ibhar matters because the cross references preserve him as part of the generation of royal sons born in Jerusalem, a sign of settled kingship and dynastic growth. Though he is not given a separate narrative role, his presence helps define the breadth and density of David's household. Taken together, the material presents Ibhar as a Davidic son whose place contributes to the shape of the Jerusalem royal family.1

Central Figure

Ibhar

Meaning: election; he that is chosen

Chosen, one of David’s sons (1 Chr.