# אֲבִישָׁלוֹם (avishalom)

Israeli respelling: a-vi-shalom. Hear on Google uses modern Hebrew.

Strong’s H53. 92 Old Testament occurrences.

Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite

King James renderings: Abishalom, Absalom.

Lexicon: Strong’s Hebrew, public domain. The derived file is shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/hebrew/avishalom-h53

## Occurrences

- [2 Samuel 3:3](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/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 o…
- [2 Samuel 13:1](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/13/1) — And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.
- [2 Samuel 13:4](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/13/4) — And he said unto him, Why art thou, being the king’s son, lean from day to day? wilt thou not tell me? And Amnon said unto him, I love Tama…
- [2 Samuel 13:20](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/13/20) — And Absalom her brother said unto her, Hath Amnon thy brother been with thee? but hold now thy peace, my sister: he is thy brother; regard…
- [2 Samuel 13:22](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/13/22) — And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.
- [2 Samuel 13:23](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/13/23) — And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheepshearers in Baalhazor, which is beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the…
- [2 Samuel 13:24](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/13/24) — And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath sheepshearers; let the king, I beseech thee, and his servants go with…
- [2 Samuel 13:25](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/13/25) — And the king said to Absalom, Nay, my son, let us not all now go, lest we be chargeable unto thee. And he pressed him: howbeit he would not…
- [2 Samuel 13:26](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/13/26) — Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said unto him, Why should he go with thee?
- [2 Samuel 13:27](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/13/27) — But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king’s sons go with him.
- [2 Samuel 13:28](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/13/28) — Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; th…
- [2 Samuel 13:29](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/13/29) — And the servants of Absalom did unto Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons arose, and every man gat him up upon his mule…
- [2 Samuel 13:30](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/13/30) — And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that tidings came to David, saying, Absalom hath slain all the king’s sons, and there is n…
- [2 Samuel 13:32](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/13/32) — And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David’s brother, answered and said, Let not my lord suppose that they have slain all the young men the king…
- [2 Samuel 13:34](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/13/34) — But Absalom fled. And the young man that kept the watch lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold, there came much people by the way of t…
- [2 Samuel 13:37](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/13/37) — But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day.
- [2 Samuel 13:38](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/13/38) — So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years.
- [2 Samuel 13:39](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/13/39) — And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
- [2 Samuel 14:1](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/14/1) — Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was toward Absalom.
- [2 Samuel 14:21](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/14/21) — And the king said unto Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom again.
- [2 Samuel 14:23](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/14/23) — So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.
- [2 Samuel 14:24](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/14/24) — And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom returned to his own house, and saw not the king’s…
- [2 Samuel 14:25](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/14/25) — But in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head t…
- [2 Samuel 14:27](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/14/27) — And unto Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance.
- [2 Samuel 14:28](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/14/28) — So Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king’s face.
- [2 Samuel 14:29](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/14/29) — Therefore Absalom sent for Joab, to have sent him to the king; but he would not come to him: and when he sent again the second time, he wou…
- [2 Samuel 14:30](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/14/30) — Therefore he said unto his servants, See, Joab’s field is near mine, and he hath barley there; go and set it on fire. And Absalom’s servant…
- [2 Samuel 14:31](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/14/31) — Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom unto his house, and said unto him, Wherefore have thy servants set my field on fire?
- [2 Samuel 14:32](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/14/32) — And Absalom answered Joab, Behold, I sent unto thee, saying, Come hither, that I may send thee to the king, to say, Wherefore am I come fro…
- [2 Samuel 14:33](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/14/33) — So Joab came to the king, and told him: and when he had called for Absalom, he came to the king, and bowed himself on his face to the groun…
- [2 Samuel 15:1](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/15/1) — And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.
- [2 Samuel 15:2](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/15/2) — And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a controversy came to the king f…
- [2 Samuel 15:3](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/15/3) — And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.
- [2 Samuel 15:4](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/15/4) — Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would d…
- [2 Samuel 15:6](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/15/6) — And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
- [2 Samuel 15:7](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/15/7) — And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said unto the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto the…
- [2 Samuel 15:10](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/15/10) — But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom…
- [2 Samuel 15:11](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/15/11) — And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing.
- [2 Samuel 15:12](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/15/12) — And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the cons…
- [2 Samuel 15:13](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/15/13) — And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
- [2 Samuel 15:14](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/15/14) — And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: ma…
- [2 Samuel 15:31](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/15/31) — And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahi…
- [2 Samuel 15:34](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/15/34) — But if thou return to the city, and say unto Absalom, I will be thy servant, O king; as I have been thy father’s servant hitherto, so will…
- [2 Samuel 15:37](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/15/37) — So Hushai David’s friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.
- [2 Samuel 16:8](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/16/8) — The LORD hath returned upon thee all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose stead thou hast reigned; and the LORD hath delivered the king…
- [2 Samuel 16:15](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/16/15) — And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.
- [2 Samuel 16:16](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/16/16) — And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God…
- [2 Samuel 16:17](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/16/17) — And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend?
- [2 Samuel 16:18](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/16/18) — And Hushai said unto Absalom, Nay; but whom the LORD, and this people, and all the men of Israel, choose, his will I be, and with him will…
- [2 Samuel 16:20](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/16/20) — Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do.
- [2 Samuel 16:21](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/16/21) — And Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Go in unto thy father’s concubines, which he hath left to keep the house; and all Israel shall hear that…
- [2 Samuel 16:22](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/16/22) — So they spread Absalom a tent upon the top of the house; and Absalom went in unto his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel.
- [2 Samuel 16:23](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/16/23) — And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, was as if a man had enquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel…
- [2 Samuel 17:1](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/17/1) — Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night:
- [2 Samuel 17:4](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/17/4) — And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel.
- [2 Samuel 17:5](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/17/5) — Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.
- [2 Samuel 17:6](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/17/6) — And when Hushai was come to Absalom, Absalom spake unto him, saying, Ahithophel hath spoken after this manner: shall we do after his saying…
- [2 Samuel 17:7](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/17/7) — And Hushai said unto Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel hath given is not good at this time.
- [2 Samuel 17:9](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/17/9) — Behold, he is hid now in some pit, or in some other place: and it will come to pass, when some of them be overthrown at the first, that who…
- [2 Samuel 17:14](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/17/14) — And Absalom and all the men of Israel said, The counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Ahithophel. For the LORD had ap…
- [2 Samuel 17:15](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/17/15) — Then said Hushai unto Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, Thus and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus an…
- [2 Samuel 17:18](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/17/18) — Nevertheless a lad saw them, and told Absalom: but they went both of them away quickly, and came to a man’s house in Bahurim, which had a w…
- [2 Samuel 17:20](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/17/20) — And when Absalom’s servants came to the woman to the house, they said, Where is Ahimaaz and Jonathan? And the woman said unto them, They be…
- [2 Samuel 17:24](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/17/24) — Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom passed over Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.
- [2 Samuel 17:25](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/17/25) — And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: which Amasa was a man’s son, whose name was Ithra an Israelite, that went in to…
- [2 Samuel 17:26](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/17/26) — So Israel and Absalom pitched in the land of Gilead.
- [2 Samuel 18:5](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/18/5) — And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the peopl…
- [2 Samuel 18:9](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/18/9) — And Absalom met the servants of David. And Absalom rode upon a mule, and the mule went under the thick boughs of a great oak, and his head…
- [2 Samuel 18:10](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/18/10) — And a certain man saw it, and told Joab, and said, Behold, I saw Absalom hanged in an oak.
- [2 Samuel 18:12](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/18/12) — And the man said unto Joab, Though I should receive a thousand shekels of silver in mine hand, yet would I not put forth mine hand against…
- [2 Samuel 18:14](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/18/14) — Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he…
- [2 Samuel 18:15](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/18/15) — And ten young men that bare Joab’s armour compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him.
- [2 Samuel 18:17](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/18/17) — And they took Absalom, and cast him into a great pit in the wood, and laid a very great heap of stones upon him: and all Israel fled every…
- [2 Samuel 18:18](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/18/18) — Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which is in the king’s dale: for he said, I have no son to keep m…
- [2 Samuel 18:29](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/18/29) — And the king said, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Ahimaaz answered, When Joab sent the king’s servant, and me thy servant, I saw a grea…
- [2 Samuel 18:32](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/18/32) — And the king said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered, The enemies of my lord the king, and all that rise against…
- [2 Samuel 18:33](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/18/33) — And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my…
- [2 Samuel 19:1](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/19/1) — And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom.
- [2 Samuel 19:4](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/19/4) — But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!
- [2 Samuel 19:6](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/19/6) — In that thou lovest thine enemies, and hatest thy friends. For thou hast declared this day, that thou regardest neither princes nor servant…
- [2 Samuel 19:9](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/19/9) — And all the people were at strife throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, The king saved us out of the hand of our enemies, and he del…
- [2 Samuel 19:10](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/19/10) — And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?
- [2 Samuel 20:6](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-samuel/20/6) — And David said to Abishai, Now shall Sheba the son of Bichri do us more harm than did Absalom: take thou thy lord’s servants, and pursue af…
- [1 Kings 1:6](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-kings/1/6) — And his father had not displeased him at any time in saying, Why hast thou done so? and he also was a very goodly man; and his mother bare…
- [1 Kings 2:7](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-kings/2/7) — But shew kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table: for so they came to me when I f…
- [1 Kings 2:28](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-kings/2/28) — Then tidings came to Joab: for Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he turned not after Absalom. And Joab fled unto the tabernacle of the…
- [1 Kings 15:2](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-kings/15/2) — Three years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom.
- [1 Kings 15:10](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-kings/15/10) — And forty and one years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom.
- [1 Chronicles 3:2](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-chronicles/3/2) — The third, Absalom the son of Maachah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur: the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith:
- [2 Chronicles 11:20](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-chronicles/11/20) — And after her he took Maachah the daughter of Absalom; which bare him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith.
- [2 Chronicles 11:21](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-chronicles/11/21) — And Rehoboam loved Maachah the daughter of Absalom above all his wives and his concubines: (for he took eighteen wives, and threescore conc…
- [Psalms 3:1](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/psalms/3/1) — Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.