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Lexicon :: Strong's H53 - 'ăbyšālôm

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אֲבּישָׁלוֹם
Transliteration
'ăbyšālôm
Pronunciation
ab-ee-shaw-lome'
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Part of Speech
proper masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Strong’s Definitions

אֲבִישָׁלוֹם ʼĂbîyshâlôwm, ab-ee-shaw-lome'; or (shortened) אַבְשָׁלוֹם ʼAbshâlôwm ; from H1 and H7965; father of peace (i.e. friendly); Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite:—Abishalom, Absalom.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 111x

The KJV translates Strong's H53 in the following manner: Absalom (109x), Abishalom (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 111x
The KJV translates Strong's H53 in the following manner: Absalom (109x), Abishalom (2x).

  1. Absalom or Abishalom = "my father is peace"

    1. father-in-law of Rehoboam

    2. third son of David, killer of first-born son Amnon, also leader of revolt against his father - David

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
אֲבִישָׁלוֹם ʼĂbîyshâlôwm, ab-ee-shaw-lome'; or (shortened) אַבְשָׁלוֹם ʼAbshâlôwm ; from H1 and H7965; father of peace (i.e. friendly); Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite:—Abishalom, Absalom.
STRONGS H53: Abbreviations
אֲבִישָׁלוֺם proper name, masculine (my father is peace; accusative to LagBN 75 = (בֶּן) אֲבֶן + שָׁלֹם, compare Greek Version of the LXX Ἀβεσσαλωμ) — א׳ 1 Kings 15:2, 10 = אַבְשָׁלוֺם 2 Samuel 3:3 +, 2 Chronicles 11:20, 21, אַבְשָׁלֹם 2 Samuel 13:14 —
1. Rehoboam's father-in-law 1 Kings 15:2, 10; 2 Chronicles 11:20, 21.
2. 3rd son of David 2 Samuel 3:3; 2 Samuel 13:1 + 90 times 2 Samuel (insert 2 Samuel 13:27 Greek Version of the LXX Th We compare Dr; strike out 2 Samuel 13:38 Dr compare We), + 1 Kings 1:6; 1 Kings 2:7, 28; 1 Chronicles 3:2; Psalm 3:1.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

2 Samuel

3:3; 3:3; 13:1; 13:14; 13:27; 13:38

1 Kings

1:6; 2:7; 2:28; 15:2; 15:2; 15:10; 15:10

1 Chronicles

3:2

2 Chronicles

11:20; 11:20; 11:21; 11:21

Psalms

3:1

H53

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H53 matches the Hebrew אֲבּישָׁלוֹם ('ăbyšālôm),
which occurs 111 times in 92 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Page 1 / 2 (2Sa 3:3–2Sa 16:20)

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 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;

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 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.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:4 - And he said unto him, Why, O son of the king, art thou thus lean from day to day? wilt thou not tell me? And Amnon said unto him, I love Tamar, my brother Absalom’s sister.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:20 - And Absalom her brother said unto her, Hath Amnon thy brother been with thee? but now hold thy peace, my sister: he is thy brother; take not this thing to heart. So Tamar remained desolate in her brother Absalom’s house.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:22 - And Absalom spake unto Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:23 - And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheep-shearers in Baal-hazor, which is beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king’s sons.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:24 - And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath sheep-shearers; let the king, I pray thee, and his servants go with thy servant.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:25 - And the king said to Absalom, Nay, my son, let us not all go, lest we be burdensome unto thee. And he pressed him: howbeit he would not go, but blessed him.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 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?

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:27 - But Absalom pressed him, and he let Amnon and all the king’s sons go with him.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:28 - And Absalom commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now, when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine; and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon, then kill him; fear not; have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 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, and fled.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:30 - And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that the tidings came to David, saying, Absalom hath slain all the king’s sons, and there is not one of them left.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:32 - And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David’s brother, answered and said, Let not my lord suppose that they have killed all the young men the king’s sons; for Amnon only is dead: for by the appointment of Absalom this hath been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 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 the hill-side behind him.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:37 - But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai the son of Ammihur, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:38 - So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:39 - And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:1 - Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was toward Absalom.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:21 - And the king said unto Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom back.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:23 - So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:24 - And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, but let him not see my face. So Absalom turned to his own house, and saw not the king’s face.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:25 - Now 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 there was no blemish in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 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.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:28 - And Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem; and he saw not the king’s face.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:29 - Then Absalom sent for Joab, to send him to the king; but he would not come to him: and he sent again a second time, but he would not come.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 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 servants set the field on fire.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 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?

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 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 from Geshur? it were better for me to be there still. Now therefore let me see the king’s face; and if there be iniquity in me, let him kill me.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 14:33

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 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 ground before the king: and the king kissed Absalom.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:1 - And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:2 - And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that, when any man had a suit which should come to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 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.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:4 - Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man who hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice!

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 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.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:7 - And it came to pass at the end of forty years, that Absalom said unto the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto Jehovah, in Hebron.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 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 is king in Hebron.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:11 - And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were invited, and went in their simplicity; and they knew not anything.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:12 - And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:13 - And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:14 - And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for else none of us shall escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us quickly, and bring down evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:31 - And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O Jehovah, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 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 in time past, so will I now be thy servant; then wilt thou defeat for me the counsel of Ahithophel.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:37 - So Hushai, David’s friend, came into the city; and Absalom came into Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 16:8

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 16:8 - Jehovah hath returned upon thee all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose stead thou hast reigned; and Jehovah hath delivered the kingdom into the hand of Absalom thy son; and, behold, thou art taken in thine own mischief, because thou art a man of blood.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 16:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 16:15 - And Absalom, and all the people, the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 16:16 - And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, Long live the king, Long live the king.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 16:17 - And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend?

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 16:18 - And Hushai said unto Absalom, Nay; but whom Jehovah, and this people, and all the men of Israel have chosen, his will I be, and with him will I abide.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 16:20 - Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give your counsel what we shall do.

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