Translations
Modern
Now Absalom fled and went to Talmai son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur. But David mourned for his son every day.
Traditional
But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day.
Literal
And Absalom fled and went to Talmai son of Ammihud king of Geshur. And he mourned for his son all the days.
Latin
Porro Absalom fugiens abiit ad Tholomai filium Ammiud regem Gessur. Luxit ergo David filium suum cunctis diebus.
Original
Hebrew
English
Now Absalom fled and went to Talmai son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur. But David mourned for his son every day.
Notes
fled and went to Talmai: See 2 Samuel 3:3.
Geshur was in Aram, northeast of Israel’s territory (see 2 Samuel 15:8; Joshua 13:13).
Absalom was now a fugitive. He sought refuge among his mother’s family.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Reign of Davidc. 1055 BC
People
Absalom: David's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne Ammihud: Father of Talmai, king of Geshur Talmai: King of Geshur; father of David's wife Maacah
Places
Geshur: Aramean kingdom; Talmai's domain; refuge for Absalom
Glossary
Absalom Ammihud Banish, Banishment David Geshur, Geshurites Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Samuel, Books of First and Second Shammah Talmai Tamar (Person)
Topics
Absalom: Flees to Geshur Ammihud: Father of the King of Gesher Children: Grief Occasioned by Loss of Fugitives: Absalom Talmai: King of Geshur