Absalom

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Absalom
Absalom is born to David and Maacah in Hebron.
2SA.3.3

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; {Chileab: or, Daniel}

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Absalom's Journey Map

Map of Absalom's biblical journey through 2 locations, from Hebron to Jerusalem.
Route map of Absalom's journey, from Hebron to Jerusalem.

Journey Timeline

Birthc. 1000 BC
Hebron

Absalom is born to David and Maacah in Hebron.

2SA 3:3
Revenge for Tamarc. 983 BC
Jerusalem

Absalom kills his half-brother Amnon for raping his sister Tamar.

2SA 13:22-29
Exilec. 983-980 BC
Jerusalem

Absalom flees to Geshur and lives in exile for three years.

2SA 13:37-38
Conspiracyc. 976 BC
Jerusalem

Absalom steals the hearts of Israel, plotting to usurp David's throne.

2SA 15:1-12
Rebellionc. 976 BC
Hebron

Absalom declares himself king at Hebron; David flees Jerusalem.

2SA 15:10-14
Deathc. 976 BC
Jerusalem

Absalom's hair catches in an oak tree; Joab kills him despite David's orders.

2SA 18:9-15

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