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Boyd's Bible Dictionary: A
By:
James P. Boyd
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Chris Genthree
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(father of peace). A son of David (
2 Sam. 3:3
3
And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; (2 Samuel 3:3)
). Killed his brother Amnon (2 Sam. 13). Fled to Geshur (
2 Sam. 13:37-38
37
But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day.
38
So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years. (2 Samuel 13:37‑38)
). Returned and conspired to usurp his father’s throne (2 Sam. 14-17). Defeated at Gilead and slain by Joab (2 Sam 18).
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