2 Samuel 14:27 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And unto Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Absalom had three sons and one daughter named Tamar. She was a very beautiful woman.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse tells us that Absalom had four children, including a beautiful daughter named Tamar.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, Absalom was King David's son who had been in exile for killing his half-brother Amnon after the latter assaulted their sister. Upon his return to Jerusalem, orchestrated by Joab to reconcile with David, Absalom begins to establish his own family, symbolizing a fresh start amid ongoing royal intrigue. This verse simply records his children, including a daughter named Tamar who was noted for her beauty, which may subtly recall the earlier tragedy involving another Tamar in David's family.

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