Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(Baal’s man). Ishbosheth, Saul’s fourth son (1 Chron. 8:33; 9:39).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Fourth son of Saul (1 Chron. 8:33; 1 Chron. 9:39). Apparently the same as ISH-BOSHETH. The one name signifies “man of Baal,” and the other “man of shame.”
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
’Eshba`al
Meaning:
from 376 and 1168; man of Baal; Eshbaal (or Ishbosheth), a son of Saul
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
man of Baal : fire of Baal
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Fire of Baal; Baal’s man:―fourth son of Saul [ISHBOSHETH], 1 Chron. 8:33. {Ignis Baalis}