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Maacah

Maacah, the daughter of King Talmai of Geshur, was one of David's wives and the mother of Absalom.
FemaleUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

A woman living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Samuel 3:3; referred to as Maacah (מַעֲכָה); a daughter of Talmai; wife of David; mother of Absalom and Tamar.

Glossary entries

Maacah, Maachah (Person)

Family members

Father

Talmai

Spouse

David

Children

Absalom Tamar

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. 2 Samuel 3:3
    …his second was Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; his third was Absalom, the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur;
  2. 1 Chronicles 3:2
    …the third was Absalom the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; the fourth was Adonijah the son of Haggith;