Who was Absalom in the Bible?
biblical character; third son of David
The story of Absalom
in Hebrew: אבשלום
Absalom was the son of King David of Israel, born in Jerusalem. He was famous for rebelling against his father, which ultimately led to his downfall. Absalom had three sons, but all three died during the rebellion. He was known for his long hair and was considered very handsome. Absalom was eventually killed in battle by David's commander, Joab, and was buried in a pit in the forest of Ephraim. The exact date of his death is unknown, but he is believed to have died in his late 30s or early 40s.
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⭐Position held
King
👼 Date of birth
-1008
Place of birth
Hebron
💀Date of death
-977
Place of death
Wood of Ephraim
Age at death
31
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How many times Absalom was mentioned in the bible?
Absalom appears 108 times in the bible.
Where is the story of Absalom begins in the Bible?
Absalom first mention in the bible is in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 3, verse 3. Read the full chapter
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Absalom was the son of King David of Israel, born in Jerusalem. He was famous for rebelling against his father, which ultimately led to his downfall. Absalom had three sons, but all three died during the rebellion. He was known for his long hair and was considered very handsome. Absalom was eventually killed in battle by David's commander, Joab, and was buried in a pit in the forest of Ephraim. The exact date of his death is unknown, but he is believed to have died in his late 30s or early 40s.
Absalom was mentioned 108 times in the Bible.
first mention in the bible is in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 3, verse 3.
The mother of Absalom is Maacah.
The father of Absalom is David.
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