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The third was Absalom, whose mother was Maacah, the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur. <a href="/esv/2_samuel/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> and his second, Chileab, of Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> his second was Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; his third was Absalom, the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/3.htm">King James Bible</a> 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; <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/3.htm">New King James Version</a> his second, Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite; the third, Absalom the son of Maacah, the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur; <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and his second, Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah, the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur; <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> and his second, Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah, the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur; <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and his second, Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah, the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur; <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and his second, Chileab, by Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah, the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; <a href="/amp/2_samuel/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> his second, Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; the third, Absalom the son of [his wife] Maacah, daughter of Talmai the king of Geshur; <a href="/csb/2_samuel/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> his second was Chileab, by Abigail, the widow of Nabal the Carmelite; the third was Absalom, son of Maacah the daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> his second was Chileab, by Abigail, the widow of Nabal the Carmelite; the third was Absalom, son of Maacah the daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; <a href="/asv/2_samuel/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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; <a href="/erv/2_samuel/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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; <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The second was Chileab, [born] to Abigail (who had been Nabal's wife) from Carmel. The third was Absalom, whose mother was Maacah (the daughter of King Talmai) from Geshur. <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> Chileab, whose mother was Abigail, Nabal's widow, from Carmel; Absalom, whose mother was Maacah, the daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; <a href="/isv/2_samuel/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> his second was Chileab by Abigail, widow of Nabal from Carmel, his third was Absalom by Maacah, daughter of King Talmai from Geshur, <a href="/msb/2_samuel/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> his second was Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; his third was Absalom, the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; <a href="/net/2_samuel/3.htm">NET Bible</a> His second son was Kileab, born to Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite. His third son was Absalom, the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur. <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and his second, Daluiah, of Abigail the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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; <a href="/web/2_samuel/3.htm">World English Bible</a> 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; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and his second [is] Chileab, of Abigail wife of Nabal the Carmelite, and the third [is] Absalom son of Maacah daughter of Talmai king of Geshur, <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and his second is Chileab, of Abigail wife of Nabal the Carmelite, and the third is Absalom son of Maacah daughter of Talmai king of Geshur, <a href="/slt/2_samuel/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And his second, Chileab, to Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom, son of Maacah, daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And his second Cheleab of Abigail the wife of Nabal of Carmel: and the third Absalom the son of Maacha the daughter of Tholmai king of Gessur: <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And after him, there was Chileab, from Abigail, the wife of Nabal of Carmel. Then the third was Absalom, the son of Maacah, the daughter of Talmai, the king of Geshur. <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/3.htm">New American Bible</a> the second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal of Carmel; the third, Absalom, son of Maacah, who was the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur; <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> his second, Chileab, of Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; the third, Absalom son of Maacah, daughter of King Talmai of Geshur;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And his second, Caleb, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom, the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And his second, Kalab of Abigel, the wife of Nabal the Carmelite, and his third, Abishlum, son of Maaka, daughter of Tulmi, King of Gashur<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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; <a href="/sep/2_samuel/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> 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. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/3-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=606" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/3.htm">The House of David Strengthened</a> …2And sons were born to David in Hebron: His firstborn was Amnon, by Ahinoam of Jezreel; 3<a href="/hebrew/4932.htm" title="4932: ū·miš·nê·hū (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A double, copy, second. From shanah; properly, a repetition, i.e. A duplicate, or a double; by implication, a second.">his second</a> <a href="/hebrew/3609.htm" title="3609: ḵil·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of David. Apparently from kala' and 'ab; restraint of father; Kilab, an Israelite.">was Chileab,</a> <a href="/hebrew/26.htm" title="26: la·ʾă·ḇī·ḡēl (Prep-l:: N-proper-fs) -- Or shorter Abiygal; from 'ab and giyl; father of joy; Abigail or Abigal, the name of two Israelitesses.">by Abigail</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’ê·šeṯ (N-fsc) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">the widow</a> <a href="/hebrew/5037.htm" title="5037: nā·ḇāl (N-proper-ms) -- A man of Carmel. The same as nabal; dolt; Nabal, an Israelite.">of Nabal</a> <a href="/hebrew/3761.htm" title="3761: hak·kar·mə·lî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Carmel. Patron from Karmel; a Karmelite or inhabitant of Karmel.">of Carmel;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7992.htm" title="7992: wə·haš·šə·li·šî (Conj-w, Art:: Number-oms) -- Ordinal from shalowsh; third; feminine a third; by extension, a third; specifically, a third-story cell).">his third</a> <a href="/hebrew/53.htm" title="53: ’aḇ·šā·lō·wm (N-proper-ms) -- Or babshalowm; from 'ab and shalowm; father of peace; Abshalom, a son of David; also a later Israelite.">was Absalom,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/4601.htm" title="4601: ma·‘ă·ḵāh (N-proper-fs) -- An Israelite name, also a non-Isr. name, also a region in Syria. ">of Maacah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: baṯ- (N-fsc) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">daughter</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">of King</a> <a href="/hebrew/8526.htm" title="8526: tal·may (N-proper-ms) -- Plowman, a father-in-law of David, also a desc. of Anak. From telem; ridged; Talmai, the name of a Canaanite and a Syrian.">Talmai</a> <a href="/hebrew/1650.htm" title="1650: gə·šūr (N-proper-fs) -- A territory E. of the upper Jordan, also inhab. of Geshur. From an unused root; bridge; Geshur, a district of Syria.">of Geshur;</a> 4his fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith; his fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_chronicles/3-1.htm">1 Chronicles 3:1-4</a> These were the sons of David who were born to him in Hebron: The firstborn was Amnon by Ahinoam of Jezreel; the second was Daniel by Abigail of Carmel; / the third was Absalom the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; the fourth was Adonijah the son of Haggith; / the fifth was Shephatiah by Abital; and the sixth was Ithream by his wife Eglah. ... <a href="/1_samuel/25-42.htm">1 Samuel 25:42-44</a> So Abigail hurried and got on a donkey, and attended by five of her maidens, she followed David’s messengers and became his wife. / David had also married Ahinoam of Jezreel. So she and Abigail were both his wives. / But Saul had given his daughter Michal, David’s wife, to Palti son of Laish, who was from Gallim. <a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">2 Samuel 2:8-11</a> Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel. / Saul’s son Ish-bosheth was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned for two years. The house of Judah, however, followed David. ... <a href="/2_samuel/5-13.htm">2 Samuel 5:13-16</a> After he had arrived from Hebron, David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, and more sons and daughters were born to him. / These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, / Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia, ... <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">1 Kings 1:5-6</a> At that time Adonijah, David’s son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, “I will be king!” And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him. / (His father had never once reprimanded him by saying, “Why do you act this way?” Adonijah was also very handsome, born next after Absalom.) <a href="/1_kings/2-15.htm">1 Kings 2:15</a> “You know that the kingship was mine,” he said. “All Israel expected that I should reign, but the kingship has turned to my brother, for it has come to him from the LORD. <a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">1 Kings 11:1-4</a> King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. / These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love. / He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines—and his wives turned his heart away. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/14-3.htm">1 Chronicles 14:3-7</a> And David took more wives in Jerusalem and became the father of more sons and daughters. / These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, / Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet, ... <a href="/genesis/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32-35</a> And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.” / Again she conceived and gave birth to a son, and she said, “Because the LORD has heard that I am unloved, He has given me this son as well.” So she named him Simeon. / Once again Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she said, “Now at last my husband will become attached to me, because I have borne him three sons.” So he was named Levi. ... <a href="/genesis/30-1.htm">Genesis 30:1-24</a> When Rachel saw that she was not bearing any children for Jacob, she envied her sister. “Give me children, or I will die!” she said to Jacob. / Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld children from you?” / Then she said, “Here is my maidservant Bilhah. Sleep with her, that she may bear children for me, so that through her I too can build a family.” ... <a href="/deuteronomy/17-17.htm">Deuteronomy 17:17</a> He must not take many wives for himself, lest his heart go astray. He must not accumulate for himself large amounts of silver and gold. <a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Matthew 1:6</a> and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, <a href="/matthew/1-16.htm">Matthew 1:16</a> and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. <a href="/luke/3-31.htm">Luke 3:31-32</a> the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, / the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon, <a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Acts 13:22</a> After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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;Chileab<a href="/1_chronicles/3-1.htm">1 Chronicles 3:1</a> Now these were the sons of David, which were born unto him in Hebron; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess:<a href="/2_samuel/2-2.htm">2 Samuel 2:2</a> So David went up thither, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail Nabal's wife the Carmelite.<a href="/1_samuel/25-3.htm">1 Samuel 25:3,42</a> Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance: but the man was churlish and evil in his doings; and he was of the house of Caleb… Absalom<a href="/2_samuel/13-20.htm">2 Samuel 13:20-28</a> 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 not this thing. So Tamar remained desolate in her brother Absalom's house… <a href="/2_samuel/14-24.htm">2 Samuel 14:24-33</a> 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 face… <a href="/2_samuel/15-1.htm">2 Samuel 15:1-18</a> And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him… Talmai<a href="/2_samuel/13-37.htm">2 Samuel 13:37,38</a> But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day… Geshur<a href="/deuteronomy/3-14.htm">Deuteronomy 3:14</a> Jair the son of Manasseh took all the country of Argob unto the coasts of Geshuri and Maachathi; and called them after his own name, Bashanhavothjair, unto this day.<a href="/joshua/13-13.htm">Joshua 13:13</a> Nevertheless the children of Israel expelled not the Geshurites, nor the Maachathites: but the Geshurites and the Maachathites dwell among the Israelites until this day.<a href="/1_samuel/27-8.htm">1 Samuel 27:8</a> And David and his men went up, and invaded the Geshurites, and the Gezrites, and the Amalekites: for those nations were of old the inhabitants of the land, as thou goest to Shur, even unto the land of Egypt.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/2-2.htm">Abigail</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-2.htm">Ab'igail</a> <a href="/psalms/3-1.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-20.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-2.htm">Carmel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-2.htm">Carmelite</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-44.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/joshua/13-13.htm">Geshur</a> <a href="/joshua/13-13.htm">Maacah</a> <a href="/genesis/22-24.htm">Ma'acah</a> <a href="/genesis/22-24.htm">Maachah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-3.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-2.htm">Nabal</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-8.htm">Second</a> <a href="/judges/1-10.htm">Talmai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-2.htm">Third</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-2.htm">Widow</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-2.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/17-25.htm">Abigail</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-16.htm">Ab'igail</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-1.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-1.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-35.htm">Carmel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-35.htm">Carmelite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-7.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-37.htm">Geshur</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm">Maacah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-8.htm">Ma'acah</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-39.htm">Maachah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-5.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-3.htm">Nabal</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-29.htm">Second</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-37.htm">Talmai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-2.htm">Third</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-5.htm">Widow</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-5.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 3</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">During the war David becomes stronger</a> 2. <a href="/2_samuel/3-2.htm">Six sons are born to him in Hebron</a> 6. <a href="/2_samuel/3-6.htm">Abner, displeased with Ishbosheth</a> 7. <a href="/2_samuel/3-7.htm">revolts to David</a> 13. <a href="/2_samuel/3-13.htm">David requires as a condition to bring him his wife Michal</a> 17. <a href="/2_samuel/3-17.htm">Abner confers with the Israelites, feasted by David, and dismissed</a> 22. <a href="/2_samuel/3-22.htm">Joab returning from battle, is displeased with the king, and kills Abner</a> 28. <a href="/2_samuel/3-28.htm">David curses Joab</a> 31. <a href="/2_samuel/3-31.htm">and mourns for Abner</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>his second was Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; Chileab, also known as Daniel in some texts, is the second son of David. His mother, Abigail, was previously married to Nabal, a wealthy but harsh man from Carmel. Abigail's marriage to David followed Nabal's death, which is detailed in <a href="/1_samuel/25.htm">1 Samuel 25</a>. This union is significant as it highlights David's growing influence and the consolidation of his power through strategic marriages. Abigail is noted for her wisdom and beauty, and her marriage to David brought legitimacy and alliances. Carmel, located in the Judean wilderness, was a fertile area, and its mention underscores the wealth and status associated with Abigail. Chileab's lack of mention in later narratives suggests he may have died young or was not involved in the political struggles of David's other sons.his third was Absalom, the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; Absalom is a prominent figure in the narrative of David's reign, known for his rebellion against his father. His mother, Maacah, was the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur, a small Aramean kingdom northeast of the Sea of Galilee. This marriage was likely a political alliance, strengthening David's ties with neighboring regions. Absalom's story is marked by ambition and tragedy, as he later leads a revolt against David, which is detailed in <a href="/2_samuel/15.htm">2 Samuel 15-18</a>. His actions and eventual death serve as a cautionary tale about the consequences of pride and rebellion. The mention of Geshur highlights the complex political landscape of the time, where marriages were often used to secure peace and alliances. Absalom's life and actions also foreshadow the internal strife that would plague David's kingdom, reflecting the broader theme of the challenges of leadership and the fulfillment of God's promises amidst human failings.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/c/chileab.htm">Chileab</a> The second son of David, born to Abigail. His name means "like his father," and he is also known as Daniel in <a href="/1_chronicles/3.htm">1 Chronicles 3:1</a>. Little is known about him, and he does not play a significant role in the biblical account. 2. <a href="/topical/a/abigail.htm">Abigail</a> The widow of Nabal, who became one of David's wives. She is noted for her wisdom and beauty, as well as her role in preventing David from taking vengeance on Nabal. 3. <a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a> The third son of David, known for his handsome appearance and later rebellion against his father. His account is a significant part of the account in 2 Samuel. 4. <a href="/topical/m/maacah.htm">Maacah</a> The daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur, and mother of Absalom. Her marriage to David likely had political implications, strengthening alliances. 5. <a href="/topical/t/talmai,_king_of_geshur.htm">Talmai, King of Geshur</a> A regional king whose daughter, Maacah, married David. Geshur was a small Aramean kingdom northeast of the Sea of Galilee.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_family_dynamics.htm">The Importance of Family Dynamics</a> The relationships and events surrounding David's sons highlight the complexities of family life and the potential for both harmony and conflict. Understanding these dynamics can help us navigate our own family relationships with wisdom and grace. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_political_alliances.htm">Consequences of Political Alliances</a> David's marriage to Maacah, a political alliance, had long-term implications for his family and kingdom. This reminds us to consider the broader impact of our decisions and relationships. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_women_in_biblical_narratives.htm">The Role of Women in Biblical Narratives</a> Abigail's account demonstrates the significant influence women can have through wisdom and discernment. Her actions had a lasting impact on David's life and legacy. <a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_ambition_and_rebellion.htm">The Dangers of Ambition and Rebellion</a> Absalom's account serves as a cautionary tale about the destructive nature of unchecked ambition and rebellion against God-given authority.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 3</a> <a href="/q/what's_absalom's_spirit's_essence.htm">What is the essence of Absalom's Spirit?</a> <a href="/q/what_occurred_with_amnon_and_tamar.htm">What happened between Amnon and Tamar in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/geshurites'_history.htm">What is the historical background of the Geshurites?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_children_of_king_david.htm">Who were the children of King David?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 3-5. - Chileab. The Midrash explains Chileab as meaning "Quite like the father." He is called Daniel in the parallel genealogy in <a href="/1_chronicles/3-1.htm">1 Chronicles 3:1</a>, and this was probably his real name, and Chileab a name of affection. He must have died young, for Adonijah appears as David's eldest son after the death of Amnon and Absalom; and it is thus natural that he should still be known by the name he bore as a child. Geshur. The word signifies "Bridgeland," and is the name of two districts, one of which formed the northern part of the tribe of Manasseh, and extended on both sides of the Jordan, from the little Hermon to the sea of Gennesareth (<a href="/deuteronomy/3-14.htm">Deuteronomy 3:14</a>; <a href="/joshua/12-5.htm">Joshua 12:5</a>; <a href="/joshua/13-13.htm">Joshua 13:13</a>). The other was in Syria (<a href="/2_samuel/15-8.htm">2 Samuel 15:8</a>), and probably was situated upon some river, though its exact position is not yet known. Talmai, its king, now gave his daughter to be one of David's wives, and though he was probably only a petty prince, still it is a proof of David's growing power that a potentate living at so great a distance was willing to make an alliance with him. Of the other wives and their sons nothing is known except of Adonijah, who inherited, on the death of Absalom, the dangerous position of firstborn; and who, after trying to make his rights good, was put to death by Solomon (<a href="/1_kings/2-25.htm">1 Kings 2:25</a>). As Eglah is especially called David's wife, the Jewish interpreters hold that she was the highest in rank in his household, and therefore identical with Michal, who was restored to David while at Hebron. But she was childless; and more probably the words are to be taken as simply closing the narrative, and as belonging, therefore, equally to each of the six. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/3-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>his second וּמִשְׁנֵ֣הוּ (ū·miš·nê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4932.htm">Strong's 4932: </a> A repetition, a duplicate, a double, a second was Chileab, כִלְאָ֔ב (ḵil·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3609.htm">Strong's 3609: </a> Chileab -- a son of David by Abigail, לַאֲ‍ֽבִיגַ֕יִל (la·’ă·ḇî·ḡa·yil) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_26.htm">Strong's 26: </a> Abigail -- 'my father is joy', two Israelite women the widow אֵ֖שֶׁת (’ê·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female of Nabal נָבָ֣ל (nā·ḇāl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> Nabal -- a man of Carmel of Carmel; הַֽכַּרְמְלִ֑י (hak·kar·mə·lî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3761.htm">Strong's 3761: </a> Carmelite -- inhabitant of Carmel his third וְהַשְּׁלִשִׁי֙ (wə·haš·šə·li·šî) Conjunctive waw, Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7992.htm">Strong's 7992: </a> Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell) was Absalom, אַבְשָׁל֣וֹם (’aḇ·šā·lō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_53.htm">Strong's 53: </a> Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites the son בֶּֽן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Maacah מַעֲכָ֔ה (ma·‘ă·ḵāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4601.htm">Strong's 4601: </a> Maacah -- an Israelite name, also a non-Israelite name, also a region in Syria the daughter בַּת־ (baṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter of King מֶ֥לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Talmai תַּלְמַ֖י (tal·may) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8526.htm">Strong's 8526: </a> Talmai -- 'plowman', a father-in-law of David, also a descendant of Anak of Geshur; גְּשֽׁוּר׃ (gə·šūr) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1650.htm">Strong's 1650: </a> Geshur -- a territory East of the upper Jordan, also inhabitants of Geshur <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/3-3.htm">2 Samuel 3:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/3-3.htm">2 Samuel 3:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/3-3.htm">2 Samuel 3:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/3-3.htm">2 Samuel 3:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/3-3.htm">2 Samuel 3:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/3-3.htm">2 Samuel 3:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/3-3.htm">2 Samuel 3:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/3-3.htm">2 Samuel 3:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/3-3.htm">2 Samuel 3:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/3-3.htm">2 Samuel 3:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-3.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 3:3 And his second Chileab of Abigail (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/3-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 3:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 3:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/3-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 3:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 3:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>