Tamar
Tamar was the beautiful daughter of Absalom, named after his tragic sister.
The name Tamar means “palm; palm-tree”
FemaleAbsalom's daughterTribe of JudahUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A woman from the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Samuel 14:27; only referred to as Tamar (תָּמָר); a daughter of Absalom; wife of Uriel; mother of Maacah.
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Alternative names
- תָּמָרTamar
Mentions
- Three sons were born to Absalom, and a daughter named Tamar, who was a beautiful woman.