Israelite civil conflicts

Ish-bosheth (, "man of shame"), also called Eshbaal (, ; alternatively spelled Ishbaal, "man of Baal") was, according to the Hebrew Bible, the son of Saul who, after his father's death, ascended to the throne and reigned for two years.

male human biblical figure in Judges 8:31, king of Shechem

Hasmonean ruler

The Sicarii were a group of Jewish assassins who were active throughout Judaea in the years leading up to and during the First Jewish–Roman War, which took place at the end of the Second Temple period. Often associated with the Zealots (although this relationship is uncertain), they conducted a high-profile campaign of targeted assassinations of Romans and of Jews who collaborated with them. They later became notorious for a reported mass suicide during the Siege of Masada. The group's signature weapon and namesake was a type of large dagger known as a sica, which they concealed in their cloak

Tibni ( Tīḇnī) was a claimant to the throne of Israel and the son of Ginath. Albright has dated his reign to 876–871 BC, while Thiele offers the dates 885–880 BC.

war in 8th century BCE

Story in the Book of Judges

Armed insurrection against Rehoboam, king of the United Monarchy of Israel, led by Jeroboam in the late 10th century BCE

ancient battle

civil war between two claimants to the Hasmonean crown

Biblical civil conflict among Israelites