Absalom
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Summary
Absalom is a human biblical figure[1]. He was born on 1009 BC[2] in Hebron[3]. He died on 978 BC[4] in Wood of Ephraim[5]. He worked as a ruler[6], rebel[7], and murderer[8]. He ranks in the top 9% of human biblical figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,840 views/month).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: David[10]
- Mother: Maacah[11]
- Child: Tamar[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Israel[13]
- Ethnic group: Israelites[14]
- Position held: king[15]
- Religion or worldview: Yahwism[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Family: Davidic line[18]
- Commons category: Absalom[19]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of the Wood of Ephraim[20]
- Given name: Avshalom[21], Absalom[22]
- Manner of death: homicide[23]
- Floruit: 1100 BC[24]
- Described by source: The Catholic Encyclopedia[25], Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[26], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia[28], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[30], Otto's encyclopedia[31], Dictionnaire Infernal[32], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[33], Kościelna encyclopedia[34], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[35], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[36], Collier's New Encyclopedia, 1921[37], The New Student's Reference Work[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Biblical Hebrew[39]
- Present in work: Second Book of Samuel[40]
- Number of children: 4[41]
- Sibling: Tamar[42]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Absalom include he, he![43], a literary work[44], written by William Faulkner[45].
Why It Matters
Absalom has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
Entities named for him include he, he![43], a literary work[44], written by William Faulkner[45].
FAQs
Where was Absalom born?
Absalom's place of birth was Hebron[3].
Where did Absalom die?
Absalom passed away in Wood of Ephraim[5].
Who were Absalom's parents?
Absalom's father was David[10]. Absalom's mother was Maacah[11].