So Israel and Absalom pitched in the land of Gilead.
Key themes
Justice and mercyHumilityDavidic covenantSin and judgment
Glossary
- Absalom Person
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Father of peace; i. e., “peaceful” David’s son by Maacah ( 2 Sam. 3:3 ; comp. 1 Kings 1:6 ). He was noted for his personal beauty and for the extra-ordinary profusion of the hair of his head ( 2 Sam. 14:25 ,26).
- Gilead Place
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Biblical region. Modern identification: Tell edh Dhahab esh Sherqiyeh.