A woman from the time of Israel's united kingdom, daughter of Talmai, married to David, and mother of Absalom.
About Maacah (2 Samuel 3:3)
Maacah (also spelled Maachah in the King James Version) was a common Hebrew name in the Old Testament. Several people had this name.
The last of four children born to Nahor, Abraham’s brother, and Reumah, his concubine (Genesis 22:24).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Talmai (2 Samuel 3:3)
- Partner
- David
- Child
- Absalom
Key References
his second was Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; his third was Absalom, the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur;
the third was Absalom the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; the fourth was Adonijah the son of Haggith;
All Scripture References (2)
2 Samuel (1)
his second was Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; his third was Absalom, the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur;
1 Chronicles (1)
the third was Absalom the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; the fourth was Adonijah the son of Haggith;