You are hereHomeBible ReviewAugust 1994Sexual Power and Political Prestige Although 2 Samuel refers to Saul’s son as Ish-bosheth, 1 Chronicles (8:33, 9:39) refers to the same person as Eshbaal. Most scholars believe that Eshbaal was the prince’s actual name. Join the BAS Library! Already a library member? Log in here. Institution user? Log in with your IP address.