Thematic Bible: Geshur


Thematic Bible



his second was Chileab,
by Abigail, the widow of Nabal the Carmelite;
the third was Absalom,
son of Maacah the daughter of King Talmai of Geshur;
Verse ConceptsActual WidowsDavid's Wives

Absalom son of Maacah, daughter of King Talmai of Geshur, was third;
Adonijah son of Haggith was fourth;

David and his men went up and raided the Geshurites, the Girzites, and the Amalekites. From ancient times they had been the inhabitants of the region through Shur as far as the land of Egypt. Verse ConceptsAmalekitesHistory Of NationsFighting Enemies

David asked him, “Where have you come from?”

He replied to him, “I’ve escaped from the Israelite camp.” Verse ConceptsEscaping, Physical ThingsExamples Of EscapingEscaping From PeopleWhere From?

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.” Verse ConceptsReinstating People

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