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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 son was Daluia, the son of Abigaia the Carmelitess; and the third, Abessalom the son of Maacha the daughter of Tholmi the king of Gessir.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:1 - And it happened after this that Abessalom the son of David had a very beautiful sister, and her name was Themar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:4 - And he said to him, What ails thee that thou art thus weak, O son of the king, morning by morning? [fn]wilt thou not tell me? and Amnon said, I love Themar the sister of my brother Abessalom.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:20 - And Abessalom her brother said to her, Has thy brother Amnon been with thee? now then, my sister, be silent, for he is thy brother: be not careful to mention this matter. So Themar dwelt as a widow in the house of her brother Abessalom.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:22 - And Abessalom spoke not to Amnon, good or bad, because Abessalom hated Amnon, on account of his humbling his sister Themar.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:23 - And it came to pass at the end of [fn]two whole years, that they were shearing sheep for Abessalom in Belasor near Ephraim: and Abessalom invited all the king's sons.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:24 - And Abessalom came to the king, and said, Behold, [fn]thy servant has a sheep-shearing; let now the king and his servants go with thy servant.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:25 - And the king said to Abessalom, Nay, my son, let us not all go, and let us not be burdensome to thee. And he pressed him; but he would not go, but blessed him.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:26 - And Abessalom said to him, And if not, let, I pray thee, my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said to him, Why should he go with thee?

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:27 - And Abessalom pressed him, and he sent with him Amnon and all the king's sons; and Abessalom made a banquet like the banquet of the king.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:28 - And Abessalom charged his servants, saying, Mark when the heart of Amnon shall be merry with wine, and I shall say to you, Smite Amnon, and slay him: fear not; for is it not I that command you? Be courageous, [fn]and be valiant.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:29 - And the servants of Abessalom did to Amnon as Abessalom commanded them: and all the sons of the king rose up, and they mounted every man his mule, and fled.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:30 - And it came to pass, when they were in the way, that a report came to David, saying, Abessalom has slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:32

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:32 - And Jonadab the son of Samaa brother of David, answered and said, Let not my lord the king say that he has slain all the young men the sons of the king, for Amnon only of them all is dead; for he was appointed to death by the mouth of Abessalom from the day that he humbled his sister Themar.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:34 - And Abessalom escaped: and the young man the watchman lifted up his eyes, and looked; and, behold, much people went in the way behind him from the side of the mountain in the descent: and the watchman came and told the king, and said, I have seen men by the way of Oronen, by the side of the mountain.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:37 - But Abessalom fled, and went to Tholmi son of Emiud king of Gedsur to the land of Chamaachad: and king David mourned for his son continually.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:38

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:38 - So Abessalom fled, and departed to Gedsur, and was there three years.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:39 - And king David ceased to go out after Abessalom, for he was comforted concerning Amnon, touching his death.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:1 - And Joab the son of Saruia knew that the heart of the king was toward Abessalom.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:21 - And the king said to Joab, Behold now, I have done to thee according to this thy word: go, bring back the young man Abessalom.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:23 - And Joab arose, and went to Gedsur, and brought Abessalom to Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:24 - And the king said, Let him return to his house, and not see my face. And Abessalom returned to his house, and saw not the king's face.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:25 - And there was not a man in Israel so [fn]very comely as Abessalom: 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 there were born to Abessalom three sons and one daughter, and her name was Themar: she was a very beautiful woman, and she becomes the wife of Roboam son of Solomon, and she bears to him Abia.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:28 - And Abessalom remained in Jerusalem two [fn]full years, and he saw not the king's face.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:29 - And Abessalom sent to Joab to bring him in to the king, and he would not come to him: and he sent to him the second time, and he would not come.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:30 - And Abessalom said to his servants, Behold, Joab's portion in the field is next to mine, and he has in it barley; go and set it on fire. And the servants of Abessalom set the field on fire: and the servants of Joab come to him with their clothes rent, and they said to him, The servants of Abessalom have set the field on fire.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:31 - And Joab arose, and came to Abessalom into the house, and said to him, Why have thy servants set my field on fire?

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:32 - And Abessalom said to Joab, Behold, I sent to thee, saying, Come hither, and I will send thee to the king, saying, Why did I come out of Gedsur? it would have been better for me to have remained there: and now, behold, I have not seen the face of the king; but if there is iniquity in me, then put me to death.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:33

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:33 - And Joab went in to the king, and brought him word: and he called Abessalom, and he went in to the king, and did him obeisance, and fell upon his face to the ground, even in the presence of the king; and the king kissed Abessalom.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:1 - And it came to pass after this that Abessalom [fn]prepared for himself chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:2 - And Abessalom rose early, and stood by the side of the way of the gate: and it came to pass that every man who had a cause, came to the king for judgment, and Abessalom cried to him, and said to him, 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 Abessalom said to him, See, thy affairs are right and [fn]clear, yet thou hast no one appointed of the king to hear thee.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:4 - And Abessalom said, O that one would make me a judge in the land; then every man who had a dispute or a cause would come to me, and I would judge him!

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:6 - And Abessalom did after this manner to all Israel that came to the king for judgment; and Abessalom gained the hearts of the men of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:7 - And it came to pass [fn]after forty years, that Abessalom said to his father, I will go now, and pay my vows, which I vowed to the Lord in Chebron.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:10 - And Abessalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, When ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then shall ye say, Abessalom is become king in Chebron.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:11 - And there went with Abessalom two hundred chosen men from Jerusalem; and they went in their simplicity, and knew not anything.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:12 - And Abessalom sent to Achitophel the Theconite, the counsellor of David, from his city, from Gola, where he was sacrificing: and there was a strong [fn]conspiracy; and the people with Abessalom were increasingly numerous.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:13 - And there came a messenger to David, saying, The heart of the men of Israel is gone after Abessalom.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:14 - And David said to all his servants who were with him in Jerusalem, Rise, and let us flee, for we have no refuge from Abessalom: make haste and go, lest he overtake us speedily, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:31 - And it was reported to David, saying, Achitophel also is among the conspirators with Abessalom. And David said, O Lord my God, disconcert, I pray thee, the counsel of Achitophel.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:34 - but if thou shall return to the city, and shalt say to Abessalom, Thy brethren are passed over, and the king thy father is passed over after me: and now I am thy servant, O king, suffer me to live: at one time even of late I was the servant of thy father, and now I am thy humble servant—so shalt thou disconcert for me the counsel of Achitophel.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:37 - So Chusi the friend of David went into the city, and Abessalom was lately gone into Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 16:8 - The Lord has returned upon thee all the blood of the house of Saul, because thou hast reigned in his stead; and the Lord has given the kingdom into the hand of Abessalom thy son: and, behold, thou art taken in thy mischief, because thou art a bloody man.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 16:15 - And Abessalom and all the men of Israel went into Jerusalem, and Achitophel with him.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 16:16 - And it came to pass when Chusi the chief friend of David came to Abessalom, that Chusi said to Abessalom, Let the king live.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 16:17

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

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 16:18

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 16:18 - And Chusi said to Abessalom, Nay, but following whom the Lord, and this people, and all Israel have chosen,—his will I be, and with him will I dwell.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 16:20

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 16:20 - And Abessalom said to Achitophel, Deliberate among yourselves concerning what we should do.

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