Ammihud

Ammihud (or Ammihur) was the father of Talmai, the king of Geshur, to whom Absalom fled after killing his brother Amnon.

The name Ammihud means “people of praise”

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Summary

A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Samuel 13:37; referred to as Ammihud (עַמִּיהוּד) or Ammihur (עַמִּיהוּד); father of Talmai, king of Geshur.

Glossary entries

Ammihud

Family members

Children

Talmai

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Mentions

  1. Now Absalom fled and went to Talmai son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur. But David mourned for his son every day.