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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 2 / 2 (2Sa 16:21–Psa 3:1)

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 16:21 - Ahithophel said to Absalom H53, “Have relations with your father’s concubines, whom he has left behind to take care of the house; then all Israel will hear that you have made yourself repulsive to your father. The hands of all who are with you will also be strengthened.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 16:22 - So they pitched a tent for Absalom H53 on the roof, and Absalom H53 had relations with his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 16:23 - Now the advice of Ahithophel, which he [fn]gave in those days, was taken as though one inquired of the word of God; so was all the advice of Ahithophel regarded by both David and Absalom H53.

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Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom H53, “Please let me choose twelve thousand men and let me set out and pursue David tonight.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 17:4 - And the [fn]plan pleased Absalom H53 and all the elders of Israel.

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Nevertheless, Absalom H53 said, “Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let’s hear what [fn]he has to say.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 17:6 - When Hushai had come to Absalom H53, Absalom H53 said to [fn]him, “Ahithophel has [fn]proposed this plan. Should we [fn]carry out his plan? If not, say so yourself.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 17:7 - So Hushai said to Absalom H53, “This time the advice that Ahithophel has [fn]given is not good.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 17:9 - “Behold, he has now hidden himself in one of the ravines, or in another place; and it will be that when he falls on them at the first attack, whoever hears it will say, ‘There has been a slaughter among the people who follow Absalom H53!’

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 17:14 - Then Absalom H53 and all the men of Israel said, “The advice of Hushai the Archite is better than the advice of Ahithophel.” For the LORD had ordained to foil the good advice of Ahithophel, in order for the LORD to bring disaster on Absalom H53.

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Then Hushai said to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, “[fn]This is what Ahithophel advised Absalom H53 and the elders of Israel to do, and [fn]this is what I have advised.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 17:18 - But a boy did see them, and he told Absalom H53; so the two of them left quickly and came to the house of a man in Bahurim, who had a well in his courtyard, and they went down [fn]into it.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 17:20 - Then Absalom’s H53 servants came to the woman at the house and said, “Where are Ahimaaz and Jonathan?” And the woman said to them, “They have crossed the brook of water.” And when they searched and did not find them, they returned to Jerusalem.

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Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom H53 crossed the Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 17:25 - Absalom H53 put Amasa [fn]in command of the army in place of Joab. Now Amasa was the son of a man whose name was [fn]Ithra the Israelite, who [fn]had relations with Abigail the daughter of Nahash, sister of Zeruiah, Joab’s mother.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 17:26 - And Israel and Absalom H53 camped in the land of Gilead.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 18:5 - But the king commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, saying, “Deal gently with the young man Absalom H53 for my sake.” And all the people heard when the king commanded all the commanders regarding Absalom H53.

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Now Absalom H53 encountered the servants of David. Absalom H53 was riding on his mule, and the mule went under the branches of a massive oak. Then his head caught firmly in the oak, and he was [fn]left hanging between the sky and earth, while the mule that was under him kept going.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 18:10 - When a certain man saw him, he informed Joab and said, “Behold, I saw Absalom H53 hanging in an oak.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 18:12 - But the man said to Joab, “Even if I were to [fn]receive a thousand pieces of silver in my hand, I would not put out my hand against the king’s son; for in our hearing the king commanded you, Abishai, and Ittai, saying, ‘[fn]Protect the young man Absalom H53 for me!’

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 18:14 - Then Joab said, “I will not [fn]waste time here with you.” So he took three spears in his hand and thrust them through the heart of Absalom H53 while he was still alive in the [fn]midst of the oak.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 18:15 - And ten young men who carried Joab’s armor gathered around and struck Absalom H53 and killed him.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 18:17 - And they took Absalom H53 and threw him into [fn]a deep pit in the forest, and erected over him a very large pile of stones. And all Israel fled, each to his own tent.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 18:18 - Now Absalom H53 in his lifetime had taken and set up for himself a memorial stone, which is in the King’s Valley, for he said, “I have no son to [fn]continue my name.” So he named the memorial stone after his own name, and it is called Absalom’s H53 Monument to this day.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 18:29 - But the king said, “Is it well with the young man Absalom H53?” And Ahimaaz answered, “When Joab sent the king’s servant, and your servant, I saw a great commotion, but I did not know what it was.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 18:32 - Then the king said to the Cushite, “Is it well with the young man Absalom H53?” And the Cushite answered, “May the enemies of my lord the king, and all who rise up against you for evil, be like that young man!”

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[fn]Then the king trembled and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And this is what he said as he walked: “My son Absalom H53, my son, my son Absalom H53! If only I had died instead of you, Absalom H53, my son, my son!”

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[fn]Then it was reported to Joab, “Behold, the king is weeping and he mourns for Absalom H53.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 19:4 - And the king covered his face and [fn]cried out with a loud voice, “My son Absalom H53, Absalom H53, my son, my son!”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 19:6 - by loving those who hate you, and by hating those who love you. For you have revealed today that [fn]commanders and servants are nothing to you; for I know today that if Absalom H53 were alive and all of us were dead today, then it would be right [fn]as far as you are concerned.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 19:9 - And all the people were quarreling throughout the tribes of Israel, saying, “The king rescued us from the [fn]hands of our enemies and saved us from the [fn]hands of the Philistines, but now he has fled out of the land from Absalom H53.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 19:10 - “However, Absalom H53, whom we anointed over us, has died in battle. Now then, why are you silent about bringing the king back?”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 20:6 - And David said to Abishai, “Now Sheba the son of Bichri will do us more harm than Absalom H53; take your lord’s servants and pursue him, so that he does not find for himself fortified cities and escape from our sight.”

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 1:6 - And his father had never rebuked him at any time by asking, “Why have you done so?” And he was also a very handsome man, and [fn]he was born after Absalom H53.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 2:7 - “However, show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table; for [fn]they assisted me when I fled from Absalom H53 your brother.

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Now the news came to Joab because Joab had followed Adonijah, though he had not followed Absalom H53. So Joab fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 15:2 - He reigned for three years in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was [fn]Maacah the daughter of [fn]Abishalom H53.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 15:10 - He reigned for forty-one years in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Maacah the daughter of Abishalom H53.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 3:2

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 3:2 - the third was Absalom H53 the son of Maacah, the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; the fourth was Adonijah the son of Haggith;

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 11:20

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 11:20 - After her he married Maacah the daughter of [fn]Absalom H53, and she bore to him Abijah, Attai, Ziza, and Shelomith.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 11:21 - Rehoboam loved Maacah the daughter of Absalom H53 more than all his other wives and concubines. For he had taken eighteen wives and sixty concubines, and fathered twenty-eight sons and sixty daughters.

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A Psalm of David, when [fn]he fled from his son Absalom.

LORD, how my enemies have increased!

Many are rising up against me.


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