2 Samuel 13:38

Modern

After Absalom had fled and gone to Geshur, he stayed there three years.

Traditional

So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years.

Literal

And Absalom fled and went to Geshur, and he was there three years.

Latin

Absalom autem cum fugisset, et venisset in Gessur, fuit ibi tribus annis.

Hebrew

English

After Absalom had fled and gone to Geshur, he stayed there three years.

Absalom was now a fugitive. He sought refuge among his mother’s family.

Theme notes and profiles

2 Samuel 14:32
“Look,” said Absalom, “I sent for you and said, ‘Come here. I want to send you to the king to ask: Why have I come back from Geshur? It would be better for me if I were still there.’ So now, let me see the king’s face, and if there is iniquity in me, let him kill me.”
2 Samuel 15:8
For your servant made a vow while dwelling in Geshur of Aram, saying: ‘If indeed the LORD brings me back to Jerusalem, I will worship the LORD in Hebron.’”
2 Samuel 14:23
So Joab got up, went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.

Absalom: David's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne

Geshur: Aramean kingdom; Talmai's domain; refuge for Absalom