Abishalom (Absalom)

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.

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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.