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His daughter&#8217s name was Tamar, and she became a beautiful woman.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He had three sons and one daughter. His daughter’s name was Tamar, and she was very beautiful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />There were born to Absalom three sons, and one daughter whose name was Tamar. She was a beautiful woman.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Three sons were born to Absalom, and a daughter named Tamar, who was a beautiful woman.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And unto Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name <i>was</i> Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />To Absalom were born three sons, and one daughter whose name <i>was</i> Tamar. She was a woman of beautiful appearance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And to Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter whose name was Tamar; she was a woman of beautiful appearance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />To Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter whose name was Tamar; she was a woman of beautiful appearance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And to Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter whose name was Tamar; she was a woman of beautiful appearance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And to Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter whose name was Tamar; she was a woman of beautiful appearance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />To Absalom were born three sons and one daughter whose name was Tamar; she was a beautiful woman.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Three sons were born to Absalom, and a daughter named Tamar, who was a beautiful woman.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Three sons were born to Absalom, and a daughter named Tamar, who was a beautiful woman. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And unto Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Absalom had three sons. He also had a daughter named Tamar, who grew up to be very beautiful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And unto Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Absalom had three sons and one daughter. His daughter Tamar was a beautiful woman.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Absalom had three sons and one daughter named Tamar, a very beautiful woman. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Absalom fathered three sons and one daughter, whom he named Tamar. She was a beautiful woman, both in form and appearance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Three sons were born to Absalom, and a daughter named Tamar, who was a beautiful woman.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Absalom had three sons and one daughter, whose name was Tamar. She was a very attractive woman. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />To Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar. She was a beautiful woman.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And to Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Three sons were born to Absalom, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar. She was a woman with a beautiful face. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And there are born to Absalom three sons and one daughter, and her name [is] Tamar; she was a woman of beautiful appearance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And there are born to Absalom three sons, and one daughter, and her name is Tamar; she was a woman of a fair appearance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And there will be born to Absalom three sons and one daughter, and her name Tamar: she was a woman of fair aspect.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And there were born to Absalom three sons: and one daughter, whose, name was Thamar, and she was very beautiful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then three sons were born to Absalom, and one daughter, of elegant form, whose name was Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Absalom had three sons born to him, besides a daughter named Tamar, who was a beautiful woman. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />There were born to Absalom three sons, and one daughter whose name was Tamar; she was a beautiful woman.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And there were born to Absalom three sons and one daughter, whose name was Tamar; she was a beautiful woman.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And three sons and one daughter were born to Abishlum, and her name was Tamar, and also she was a woman beautiful in appearance<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And unto Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar; she was a woman of a fair countenance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/14-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=3968" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/14.htm">Absalom's Return to Jerusalem</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>And when he cut the hair of his head—he shaved it every year because his hair got so heavy—he would weigh it out to be two hundred shekels, according to the royal standard. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: šə·lō·wō·šāh (Number-ms) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">Three</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇā·nîm (N-mp) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: way·yiw·wā·lə·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">were born</a> <a href="/hebrew/53.htm" title="53: lə·’aḇ·šā·lō·wm (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Or babshalowm; from 'ab and shalowm; father of peace; Abshalom, a son of David; also a later Israelite.">to Absalom,</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’a·ḥaṯ (Number-fs) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">and a</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: ū·ḇaṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">daughter</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: ū·šə·māh (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3fs) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">named</a> <a href="/hebrew/8559.htm" title="8559: tā·mār (N-proper-fs) -- The same as tamar; Tamar, the name of three women and a place.">Tamar,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hî (Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yə·ṯāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">was</a> <a href="/hebrew/3303.htm" title="3303: yə·p̄aṯ (Adj-fsc) -- Fair, beautiful. From yaphah; beautiful.">a beautiful</a> <a href="/hebrew/4758.htm" title="4758: mar·’eh (N-ms) -- Sight, appearance, vision. From ra'ah; a view; also an appearance, whether a shape, or a vision."></a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’iš·šāh (N-fs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">woman.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/18-18.htm">2 Samuel 18:18</a></span><br />During his lifetime, Absalom had set up for himself a pillar in the King’s Valley, for he had said, “I have no son to preserve the memory of my name.” So he gave the pillar his name, and to this day it is called Absalom’s Monument.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/3-9.htm">1 Chronicles 3:9</a></span><br />These were all the sons of David, besides the sons by his concubines. And Tamar was their sister.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/13-1.htm">2 Samuel 13:1</a></span><br />After some time, David’s son Amnon fell in love with Tamar, the beautiful sister of David’s son Absalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-3.htm">2 Samuel 3:3</a></span><br />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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-6.htm">1 Kings 1:6</a></span><br />(His father had never once reprimanded him by saying, “Why do you act this way?” Adonijah was also very handsome, born next after Absalom.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/3-1.htm">1 Chronicles 3:1-2</a></span><br />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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-1.htm">2 Samuel 15:1</a></span><br />Some time later, Absalom provided for himself a chariot with horses and fifty men to run ahead of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/13-20.htm">2 Samuel 13:20-22</a></span><br />Her brother Absalom said to her, “Has your brother Amnon been with you? Be quiet for now, my sister. He is your brother. Do not take this thing to heart.” So Tamar lived as a desolate woman in the house of her brother Absalom. / When King David heard all this, he was furious. / And Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or bad, because he hated Amnon for violating his sister Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/13-28.htm">2 Samuel 13:28-29</a></span><br />Now Absalom had ordered his young men, “Watch Amnon until his heart is merry with wine, and when I order you to strike Amnon down, you are to kill him. Do not be afraid. Have I not commanded you? Be courageous and valiant!” / So Absalom’s young men did to Amnon just as Absalom had ordered. Then all the other sons of the king got up, and each one fled on his mule.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-7.htm">2 Samuel 15:7-10</a></span><br />After four years had passed, Absalom said to the king, “Please let me go to Hebron to fulfill a vow I have made to the LORD. / For your servant made a vow while dwelling in Geshur of Aram, saying: ‘If indeed the LORD brings me back to Jerusalem, I will worship the LORD in Hebron.’” / “Go in peace,” said the king. So Absalom got up and went to Hebron. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/18-9.htm">2 Samuel 18:9-15</a></span><br />Now Absalom was riding on his mule when he met the servants of David, and as the mule went under the thick branches of a large oak, Absalom’s head was caught fast in the tree. The mule under him kept going, so that he was suspended in midair. / When one of the men saw this, he told Joab, “I just saw Absalom hanging in an oak tree!” / “You just saw him!” Joab exclaimed. “Why did you not strike him to the ground right there? I would have given you ten shekels of silver and a warrior’s belt!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-4.htm">2 Samuel 19:4</a></span><br />But the king covered his face and cried out at the top of his voice, “O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/13-37.htm">2 Samuel 13:37-38</a></span><br />Now Absalom fled and went to Talmai son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur. But David mourned for his son every day. / After Absalom had fled and gone to Geshur, he stayed there three years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-13.htm">2 Samuel 15:13-14</a></span><br />Then a messenger came to David and reported, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” / And David said to all the servants with him in Jerusalem, “Arise and let us flee, or we will not escape from Absalom! We must leave quickly, or he will soon overtake us, heap disaster on us, and put the city to the sword.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/18-33.htm">2 Samuel 18:33</a></span><br />The king was shaken and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And as he walked, he cried out, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And to Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance.</p><p class="hdg">born.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/18-18.htm">2 Samuel 18:18</a></b></br> Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which <i>is</i> in the king's dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called unto this day, Absalom's place.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/18-16.htm">Job 18:16-19</a></b></br> His roots shall be dried up beneath, and above shall his branch be cut off… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/14-22.htm">Isaiah 14:22</a></b></br> For I will rise up against them, saith the LORD of hosts, and cut off from Babylon the name, and remnant, and son, and nephew, saith the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">Tamar</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/13-1.htm">2 Samuel 13:1</a></b></br> And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name <i>was</i> Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/14-25.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-25.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-25.htm">Appearance</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-25.htm">Beautiful</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-15.htm">Born</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-3.htm">Countenance</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-8.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-17.htm">Daughter's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-24.htm">Face</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-25.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-32.htm">Tamar</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-38.htm">Three</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/14-28.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-28.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-21.htm">Appearance</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-3.htm">Beautiful</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-20.htm">Born</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-11.htm">Countenance</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-25.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-24.htm">Daughter's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-28.htm">Face</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-3.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-18.htm">Tamar</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-14.htm">Three</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/14-1.htm">Joab, suborning a widow of Tekoah to incline the king's heart to fetch Absalom,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/14-21.htm">brings him home to Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/14-25.htm">Absalom's beauty, hair, and children</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/14-28.htm">After two years, Absalom is brought into the king's presence by Joab</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/14.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/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Three sons were born to Absalom</b><br>Absalom, the third son of King David, is a significant figure in the narrative of 2 Samuel. His lineage is important as it reflects the continuation of David's line, which is central to the biblical narrative. The mention of three sons suggests the potential for a lasting legacy, although later texts (<a href="/2_samuel/18-18.htm">2 Samuel 18:18</a>) indicate that these sons did not survive to carry on his name. This detail highlights the tragic elements of Absalom's life and rebellion against his father, David. The number three often symbolizes completeness or stability in biblical literature, yet in Absalom's case, it ironically underscores the instability and eventual downfall of his house.<p><b>and a daughter named Tamar</b><br>The naming of Absalom's daughter Tamar is significant, as it reflects Absalom's deep affection for his sister Tamar, who suffered greatly due to the actions of their half-brother Amnon (2 Samuel 13). By naming his daughter after his sister, Absalom honors her and perhaps seeks to preserve her memory and dignity. This act can be seen as a form of familial loyalty and a desire for justice, themes that are prevalent in Absalom's story. The name Tamar, meaning "palm tree," symbolizes beauty and grace, which is fitting given the description of her as a beautiful woman.<p><b>who was a beautiful woman</b><br>The emphasis on Tamar's beauty is a recurring theme in biblical narratives, where physical appearance often plays a role in the unfolding of events. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, beauty could be both a blessing and a source of vulnerability, as seen in the stories of Sarah, Rachel, and Esther. Tamar's beauty may also foreshadow the future events in Absalom's life, where appearances and charisma play significant roles in his attempt to usurp the throne from David. This detail connects to the broader biblical theme of how external beauty can influence human actions and divine plans, reminding readers of the deeper spiritual truths beyond physical appearances.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a></b><br>The third son of King David, known for his handsome appearance and rebellious nature. He plays a significant role in the account of 2 Samuel, particularly in his revolt against his father, King David.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tamar.htm">Tamar</a></b><br>Absalom's daughter, noted for her beauty. Her name is significant as it connects to Absalom's sister, also named Tamar, who suffered greatly due to the actions of their half-brother Amnon.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, King David is a central figure in the surrounding account. His complex family dynamics and the consequences of his past sins are evident in the lives of his children.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where much of the account of 2 Samuel unfolds, including the events surrounding Absalom's life and rebellion.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/amnon.htm">Amnon</a></b><br>Absalom's half-brother, whose actions against Absalom's sister Tamar set off a chain of events leading to Absalom's estrangement from David and eventual rebellion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_family_legacy.htm">The Importance of Family Legacy</a></b><br>Absalom's children, particularly his daughter Tamar, remind us of the lasting impact of family legacy. Our actions and decisions can have profound effects on future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>The account surrounding Absalom's family highlights the destructive nature of sin and its ripple effects within families. It serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of righteousness and reconciliation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/beauty_and_character.htm">Beauty and Character</a></b><br>While Tamar is noted for her beauty, the Bible consistently emphasizes the importance of inner character over outward appearance. This serves as a reminder to value and cultivate godly character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_women_in_scripture.htm">The Role of Women in Scripture</a></b><br>Tamar's mention, though brief, underscores the presence and significance of women in biblical accounts. It challenges us to recognize and honor the contributions and experiences of women in our faith communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_ldrs_succeed.htm">What is Absalom's Monument?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_absalom's_monument.htm">What is Absalom's Monument?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'ask_not,_have_not'_mean.htm">What is the essence of Absalom's Spirit?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_abijah's_mother_michaiah_or_maachah.htm">What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) <span class= "bld">Three sons.</span>--Their names are not given, from which it might be supposed that they died in infancy, and this is made sure by <a href="/2_samuel/18-18.htm" title="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 my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called to this day, Absalom's place.">2Samuel 18:18</a>, where Absalom is reported as saying, "I have no son to keep my name in remembrance."<p><span class= "bld">One daughter.</span>--This daughter bore the name of Absalom's sister, Tamar, and shared her beauty. The LXX. here inserts the statement that she "became the wife of Roboam, the son of Solomon, and bore him a son, Abia." But this is evidently a confused gloss, founded upon <a href="/1_kings/15-2.htm" title="Three years reigned he in Jerusalem. and his mother's name was Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom.">1Kings 15:2</a>; <a href="/context/2_chronicles/11-20.htm" title="And after her he took Maachah the daughter of Absalom; which bore him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith.">2Chronicles 11:20-22</a>. We are there told that Rehoboam's favourite wife was Maachah, the daughter of Absalom, and mother of Abijah; but this must mean that Maachah was his granddaughter through Tamar, since in <a href="/2_chronicles/13-2.htm" title="He reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Michaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.">2Chronicles 13:2</a> Abijah is called the son of Michaiah, the daughter of Uriel. Tamar then married Uriel, and her daughter became the mother of a line of kings.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 27.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Three sons.</span> Their names are not given, because they died early (see <a href="/2_samuel/18-18.htm">2 Samuel 18:18</a>). Of his daughter <span class="cmt_word">Tamar</span>, named after her aunt, and, like her, possessed of great beauty, the Septuagint adds that she became the wife of Rehoboam, and mother of Abijah. In <a href="/1_kings/15-2.htm">1 Kings 15:2</a> we are told that Abijah's mother was "Maachah the daughter of Abishalom;" and in <a href="/2_chronicles/13-2.htm">2 Chronicles 13:2</a> that her name was "Michaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah." We thus gather that Tamar married Uriel, and that it was the granddaughter of Absalom who became Rehoboam's queen. It is strictly in accordance with Hebrew custom to call Absalom's granddaughter his daughter, and, as Uriel was a man of no political importance, he is passed over, as the narrator's object was to show that Abijah's mother was sprung from the handsome and notorious son of David (see also <a href="/2_chronicles/11-20.htm">2 Chronicles 11:20, 21</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/14-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Three</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלוֹשָׁ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·wō·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> </span><span class="str2">Three, third, thrice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בָנִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḇā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were born</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּֽוָּלְד֤וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiw·wā·lə·ḏū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Absalom,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאַבְשָׁלוֹם֙</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’aḇ·šā·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_53.htm">Strong's 53: </a> </span><span class="str2">Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and a</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחַ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">daughter</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבַ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> </span><span class="str2">A daughter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">named</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׁמָ֣הּ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·šə·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Tamar,</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּמָ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(tā·mār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8559.htm">Strong's 8559: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tamar -- daughter-in-law of Judah, also two Israelite women, also a place South of the Dead Sea </span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="heb">הִ֣יא</span> <span class="translit">(hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was</span><br /><span class="heb">הָיְתָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·yə·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a beautiful</span><br /><span class="heb">יְפַ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(yə·p̄aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3303.htm">Strong's 3303: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fair, beautiful</span><br /><br /><span class="word">woman.</span><br /><span class="heb">אִשָּׁ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(’iš·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> </span><span class="str2">Woman, wife, female</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/14-27.htm">2 Samuel 14:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/14-27.htm">2 Samuel 14:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/14-27.htm">2 Samuel 14:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/14-27.htm">2 Samuel 14:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/14-27.htm">2 Samuel 14:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/14-27.htm">2 Samuel 14:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/14-27.htm">2 Samuel 14:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/14-27.htm">2 Samuel 14:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/14-27.htm">2 Samuel 14:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/14-27.htm">2 Samuel 14:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/14-27.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 14:27 To Absalom there were born three sons (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/14-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 14:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 14:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/14-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 14:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 14:28" /></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>