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
ReferenceText
2 Samuel 15:31

And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O Lord, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.

1 Kings 2:28

Then tidings came to Joab: for Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he turned not after Absalom. And Joab fled unto the tabernacle of the Lord, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.

1 Chronicles 3:2

The third, Absalom the son of Maachah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur: the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith:

2 Chronicles 11:21

And Rehoboam loved Maachah the daughter of Absalom above all his wives and his concubines: (for he took eighteen wives, and threescore concubines; and begat twenty and eight sons, and threescore daughters.)

Psalms 3:1

Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

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?