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Absalom (Hebrew: אַבְשָׁלוֹם ʾAḇšālōm, "father of peace") was the third son of David, King of Israel with Maacah, daughter of Talmai, King of Geshur. 2 Samuel 14:25 describes him as the handsomest man in the kingdom. Absalom eventually rebelled against his father and was killed during the Battle of Ephraim's Wood.
Absalom was the third and favourite son of David, king of Israel and Judah. The picture of Absalom that is presented in 2 Samuel 13–19 suggests that he was the Alcibiades of the Old Testament, alike in his personal attractiveness, his lawless insolence, and his tragic fate.
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Sep 13, 2022 · Absalom was the third son of King David, by his wife Maacah. The bulk of Absalom’s story is told in 2 Samuel 13-19. He had a strong influence on his father’s reign.
Oct 23, 2023 · Absalom was one of King David's sons, known for his beauty, revenge and rebellion. Learn about his life, death and the biblical meaning of his name and story.
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Absalom raised the standard of revolt at Hebron, the old capital of Judah, now supplanted by Jerusalem. The revolt was at first completely successful; David fled from his capital over the Jordan to Mahanaim in Gilead, and Absalom occupied Jerusalem.
Feb 28, 2024 · Absalom’s story is a complex and multifaceted biblical narrative, full of twists and turns, heroes and villains, tragedies and victories. By exploring the spiritual lessons and teachings of this ancient figure, we can deepen our understanding of the human condition, our relationship with God and others, and our path towards redemption and ...
Absalom. ( father of peace ),third son of David by Maachah, daughter of Tamai king of Geshur, a Syrian district adjoining the northeast frontier of the Holy Land. (Born B.C. 1050.)
