First name Absalom in the world's Bibles

In the bible, Absalom is the name of the third-born son of King David (2SA 3:3). Meaning of the name: father of peace. Related names are: Joab, Israel, David . The translations of Absalom in 40 languages of the Bible are illustrated in the below, from Absalón in Spanish to アブサロム in Japanese!

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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; (2SA 3:3)

And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. (2SA 13:1)

And he said unto him, Why art thou, being the king's son, lean from day to day? wilt thou not tell me? And Amnon said unto him, I love Tamar, my brother Absalom's sister. (2SA 13:4)

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. (2SA 13:20)

And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar. (2SA 13:22)

And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheepshearers in Baal-hazor, which is beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king's sons. (2SA 13:23)

And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath sheepshearers; let the king, I beseech thee, and his servants go with thy servant. (2SA 13:24)

And the king said to Absalom, Nay, my son, let us not all now go, lest we be chargeable unto thee. And he pressed him: howbeit he would not go, but blessed him. (2SA 13:25)

Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said unto him, Why should he go with thee? (2SA 13:26)

But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him. (2SA 13:27)

Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous and be valiant. (2SA 13:28)

And the servants of Absalom did unto Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king's sons arose, and every man gat him up upon his mule, and fled. (2SA 13:29)

And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that tidings came to David, saying, Absalom hath slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left. (2SA 13:30)

And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother, answered and said, Let not my lord suppose that they have slain all the young men the king's sons; for Amnon only is dead: for by the appointment of Absalom this hath been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar. (2SA 13:32)

But Absalom fled. And the young man that kept the watch lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold, there came much people by the way of the hill side behind him. (2SA 13:34)

But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day. (2SA 13:37)

So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years. (2SA 13:38)

And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead. (2SA 13:39)

Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom. (2SA 14:1)

And the king said unto Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom again. (2SA 14:21)

So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem. (2SA 14:23)

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. (2SA 14:24)

But in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him. (2SA 14:25)

And unto Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance. (2SA 14:27)

So Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king's face. (2SA 14:28)

Therefore Absalom sent for Joab, to have sent him to the king; but he would not come to him: and when he sent again the second time, he would not come. (2SA 14:29)

First name Absalom in the world's Bibles

Popularity of the name Absalom in its translations around the world

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