E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Ish’bosheth,
in Dryden’s satire of Absalom and Achitophel, is meant for Richard Cromwell. His father, Oliver, is called Saul. At the death of Saul, Ishbosheth was acknowledged king by a party, and reigned two years, when he was assassinated. (Part i. 57, 58.)
