Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The third, Absalom the son of Maachah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur: the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith:

Bible References

Absalom

2 Samuel 13:1
Some time passed. David’s son Absalom had a beautiful sister named Tamar, and David’s son Amnon was infatuated with her.
2 Samuel 18:14
Joab said, “I’m not going to waste time with you!” He then took three spears in his hand and thrust them into Absalom’s heart while he was still alive in the oak tree,
2 Samuel 19:4
But the king hid his face and cried out at the top of his voice, “My son Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!”

Geshur

1 Chronicles 2:23
But Geshur and Aram captured Jair’s Villages along with Kenath and its villages—60 towns. All these were the sons of Machir father of Gilead.
Joshua 13:13
but the Israelites did not drive out the Geshurites and Maacathites. So Geshur and Maacath live in Israel to this day.
2 Samuel 14:23
So Joab got up, went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.
2 Samuel 15:8
For your servant made a vow when I lived in Geshur of Aram, saying: If the Lord really brings me back to Jerusalem, I will worship the Lord in Hebron.”

Adonijah

2 Samuel 3:4
the fourth was Adonijah,
son of Haggith;
the fifth was Shephatiah,
son of Abital;
1 Kings 1:5
Adonijah son of Haggith kept exalting himself, saying, “I will be king!” He prepared chariots, cavalry, and 50 men to run ahead of him.
1 Kings 2:24
And now, as the Lord lives, the One who established me, seated me on the throne of my father David, and made me a dynasty as He promised—I swear Adonijah will be put to death today!”

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