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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

Absalom was the third son of King David, famous for his beauty and long hair. After his brother Amnon violated his sister Tamar, Absalom killed Amnon and fled. He later led a rebellion against David to seize the throne but was killed when his hair caught in a tree during battle.

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Journey Timeline

  1. Birthc. 1000 BC

    Hebron

    Absalom is born to David and Maacah in Hebron.

    2SA 3:3

  2. Revenge for Tamarc. 983 BC

    Jerusalem

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

    2SA 13:22-29

  3. Exilec. 983-980 BC

    Jerusalem

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

    2SA 13:37-38

  4. Conspiracyc. 976 BC

    Jerusalem

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

    2SA 15:1-12

  5. Rebellionc. 976 BC

    Hebron

    Absalom declares himself king at Hebron; David flees Jerusalem.

    2SA 15:10-14

  6. 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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