Word Study
The meaning of “אֲבִישָׁלוֹם”
Understanding ʼĂbîyshâlôwm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֲבִישָׁלוֹם
Phoneticab-ee-shaw-lome'
TransliterationʼĂbîyshâlôwm
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
or (shortened) אַבְשָׁלוֹם ʼAbshâlôwm (ab-shaw-lome') ; from אָב and שָׁלוֹם; father of peace (i.e. friendly) Abishalom, Absalom. - § Absalom or Abishalom = "my father is peace" - Abshalom, a son of David - also (the fuller form) a later Israelite 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
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
92 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
92x
Most Frequent Book
2 Samuel
Book Distribution
2 Samuel83
1 Kings5
1 Chronicles1
2 Chronicles2
Psalms1
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'אֲבִישָׁלוֹם' deepen your understanding of 2 Samuel 15:31?