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Absalom

From: Boyd's Bible Dictionary: A By: James P. Boyd

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(father of peace). A son of David (2 Sam. 3:3³And 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. 13:37-38³⁷But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day. ³⁸So 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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