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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.
- Ephraim's Wood, Israel
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- 4+ children, 3 sons, Tamar
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. He is first mentioned as.
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Absalom was the third son of David by Maacah, a Syrian princess. He was known for his personal beauty and his revolt against his father, which he led with the help of his mother's brother Ahithophel and his own counsellor Hushai. He was killed by Joab after a battle with David's army in the forest of Ephraim.
Sep 13, 2022 · Question. Who was Absalom in the Bible? Answer. 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. The first recorded event defining Absalom’s life also involved his sister Tamar and half-brother Amnon.
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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.
Sep 6, 2023 · Absalom was David's son who rebelled against his father and tried to usurp his throne. He was killed by his own hair in a tree by Joab, the commander of David's armies. Learn from his mistakes and how he illustrates the need for discipline, discipline, and God's plan.
18 Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and set up a pillar for himself, which is in the King’s Valley. For he said, “I have no son to keep my name in remembrance.” He called the pillar after his own name. And to this day it is called Absalom’s Monument. David Hears of Absalom’s Death
