Absalom

biblical character; third son of David (Second Book of Samuel)
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Absalom
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Absalom

Summary

Absalom is a human biblical figure[1]. His place of birth was Hebron[2]. He was born on 1009 BC[3]. He passed away in Wood of Ephraim[4]. He died on 978 BC[5]. He worked as a ruler[6], rebel[7], and murderer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hebron[2], Absalom…
  • Absalom passed away in Wood of Ephraim[4].
  • Absalom was born on 1009 BC[3].
  • Absalom died on 978 BC[5].
  • Absalom's father was David[10].
  • Absalom's mother was Maacah[11].
  • A child of Absalom was Tamar[12].
  • Absalom held citizenship in Kingdom of Israel[13].
  • Absalom is identified as part of the Israelites ethnic group[14].
  • Absalom's professions included ruler[6].
  • Absalom's professions included rebel[7].
  • Absalom's professions included murderer[8].
  • Absalom held the position of king[15].
  • Absalom's religion is recorded as Yahwism[16].
  • Absalom is recorded as male[17].
  • Absalom's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure[18].
  • Absalom's family is recorded as Davidic line[19].
  • Absalom's Commons category is recorded as Absalom[20].
  • Absalom was part of the conflict Battle of the Wood of Ephraim[21].
  • Absalom's given name is recorded as Avshalom[22].
  • Absalom's given name is recorded as Absalom[23].
  • Absalom's manner of death is recorded as homicide[24].
  • Absalom's floruit is recorded as 1100 BC[25].
  • Absalom's described by source is recorded as The Catholic Encyclopedia[26].
  • Absalom's described by source is recorded as Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Absalom was born in Hebron[2]. He was born on 1009 BC[3]. His father was David[10]. His mother was Maacah[11]. He is identified as part of the Israelites ethnic group[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ruler[6], rebel[7], and murderer[8]. Absalom held the position of king[15].

Personal Life

A child of Absalom was Tamar[12]. His religion is recorded as Yahwism[16].

Death and Burial

Absalom died on 978 BC[5]. He passed away in Wood of Ephraim[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Absalom include he, he![28], a literary work[29], written by William Faulkner[30].

Why It Matters

Absalom has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include he, he![28], a literary work[29], written by William Faulkner[30].

FAQs

Where was Absalom born?

Born in Hebron[2], Absalom…

Where did Absalom die?

Absalom passed away in Wood of Ephraim[4].

Who were Absalom's parents?

Absalom's father was David[10]. Absalom's mother was Maacah[11].

What did Absalom do for work?

Absalom worked as ruler[6], rebel[7], and murderer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Second Book of Samuel. wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Second Book of Samuel. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . bibleinterp.arizona.edu. bibleinterp.arizona.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . timeline.biblehistory.com. timeline.biblehistory.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . timeline.biblehistory.com. timeline.biblehistory.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Printstream · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source The Catholic Encyclopedia, Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus, Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +11
    Present in work Second Book of Samuel
    Occupation ruler, rebel, murderer
    Religion or worldview Yahwism
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