Abstract
Dependent on the previous discussion as seen in Oriento 23-2, 1980, the present author also aims to point out the followings: (1) The fact that the type of name Iš+Dn in the Eblaic onomasticon reappears in the Bible does not always mean the cultural continuity between Syria and the Old Testament world. (2) Re-examination of the Old Testament in the Eblaic light directly or through Ugaritic texts would methodologically be destined to repeat errors already committed in the past. (3) Since the Eblaite culture is supposed to be deeply rooted in the Mesopotamians dated between the 27th century BC and the fifth century BC, it should be very careful to study that the Ugaritic personal name Išbcl or Iši-Baal is intended as a double duty modifier or two way middle, looking back to the Eblaic Iš+DN type name and ahead to the Old Testament personal name 'ešbcl comparing with 'îš(ha)'elohîm as a title representing prophetic office in the books of Samuel, Kings and so on.
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