Royal Family Member
David's son, also known as Absalom, who lived during Israel's united kingdom, and father of Maacah, wife of Rehoboam.
About Abishalom (Absalom)
Another name for Absalom, King David’s son, in 1 Kings 15:2, 10.
See Absalom.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- David, Maacah (2 Samuel 3:3)
- Sibling
- Tamar
- Half-siblings 19
- Amnon, Chileab, Adonijah (Son of David), Shephatiah, Ithream, Shammua (2 Samuel 5:14), Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg (2 Samuel 5:15), Japhia (2 Samuel 5:15), Elishama (2 Samuel 5:16), Eliada, Eliphelet, Elpelet, Nogah, Jerimoth (2 Chronicles 11:18)
- Child
- Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)
- Nieces & Nephews 5
- Mattatha, Taphath, Basemath (1 Kings 4:15), Rehoboam, Mahalath (2 Chronicles 11:18)
- Aunts 2
- Zeruiah, Abigail (Sister of King David)
- Uncles 7
- Eliab (Son of Jesse), Abinadab (Son of Jesse), Shimeah, Nethanel (1 Chronicles 2:14), Raddai, Ozem, Elihu (1 Chronicles 27:18)
- Cousins 6
- Abihail (Daughter of Eliab), Jonadab, Abishai, Joab, Asahel, Amasa
Key References
1 Kings 15:2
and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. His mother’s name was Maacah daughter of Abishalom.
1 Kings 15:10
and he reigned in Jerusalem forty-one years. His grandmother’s name was Maacah daughter of Abishalom.
All Scripture References (2)
1 Kings (2)
1 Kings 15:2
and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. His mother’s name was Maacah daughter of Abishalom.
1 Kings 15:10
and he reigned in Jerusalem forty-one years. His grandmother’s name was Maacah daughter of Abishalom.