Name Meaning: The name "Abishalom" is derived from Hebrew, meaning "father of peace." It is a compound of "abi," meaning "father," and "shalom," meaning "peace."

Biblical References: Abishalom is mentioned in the context of the genealogy of the kings of Judah. He is noted as the father of Maacah, who was the wife of King Rehoboam and the mother of King Abijah.

1. 1 Kings 15:1-2 : "In the eighteenth year of the reign of Jeroboam son of Nebat, Abijah became king of Judah, and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. His mother’s name was Maacah daughter of Abishalom."

2. 2 Chronicles 11:20-21 : "After her, he married Maacah daughter of Absalom, who bore him Abijah, Attai, Ziza, and Shelomith. Rehoboam loved Maacah daughter of Absalom more than all his other wives and concubines. In all, he had eighteen wives and sixty concubines, and he was the father of twenty-eight sons and sixty daughters."

Genealogical Context: Abishalom is identified as the father of Maacah, who is also referred to as the daughter of Absalom in some texts. This has led to some confusion and debate among scholars regarding the exact lineage, as Absalom, the son of King David, is also mentioned in similar contexts. It is possible that "Abishalom" and "Absalom" refer to the same individual, or that Abishalom is a different person altogether, possibly a descendant of Absalom.

Historical Context: The period in which Abishalom is mentioned is during the divided monarchy of Israel and Judah. His daughter Maacah's marriage to Rehoboam, the son of Solomon and the first king of Judah after the division, places Abishalom in a significant genealogical position within the royal lineage of Judah.

Cultural and Theological Significance: The name Abishalom, meaning "father of peace," is reflective of the Hebrew cultural emphasis on peace and familial relationships. The genealogical connections through Abishalom highlight the complex familial ties that influenced the political and religious landscape of ancient Israel and Judah. The mention of Abishalom in the context of royal lineage underscores the importance of family heritage and alliances in the biblical narrative.

Related Entries: Absalom, Maacah, Rehoboam, Abijah, Genealogy of the Kings of Judah.Abishalom

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Abishalom

(father of peace), father or grandfather of Maachah, who was the wife of Rehoboam and mother of Abijah. (1 Kings 15:2,10) He is called Absalom in (2 Chronicles 11:20,21) This person must be David's son. See LXX.; (2 Samuel 14:27)

ABISHALOM

a-bish'-a-lom: Variant of ABSALOM, which see.

53. Abishalom -- "my father is peace," two Israelites
... 52, 53. Abishalom. 54 . "my father is peace," two Israelites. Transliteration:
Abishalom Phonetic Spelling: (ab-ee-shaw-lome') Short Definition: Absalom. ...
/hebrew/53.htm - 6kAbishalom (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia ABISHALOM. a-bish'-a-lom: Variant of ABSALOM,
which see. Multi-Version Concordance Abishalom (2 Occurrences). ...
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Maachah (19 Occurrences)
... (4.) The daughter of Abishalom (called Absalom ... 1 Kings 15:2 Three years reigned he
in Jerusalem. and his mother's name was Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom. ...
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Abish'alom (2 Occurrences)
Abish'alom. Abishalom, Abish'alom. Abishua . ... 1 Kings 15:2 Three years reigned
he in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Maacah the daughter of Abishalom. ...
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Ma'acah (22 Occurrences)
... See RSV). 1 Kings 15:2 Three years reigned he in Jerusalem: and his mother's
name was Maacah the daughter of Abishalom. (See RSV). 1 ...
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Abijah (32 Occurrences)
... It is said in 1 Kings 15:2 that "his mother's name was Maachah, the daughter of
Abishalom;" but in 2 Chronicles 13:2 we read, "his mother's name was Michaiah ...
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Queen (59 Occurrences)
... as follows: Naamah, the Ammonitess, the mother of Rehoboam (1 Kings 14:21; compare
14:31, and 2 Chronicles 12:13); Maacah, the daughter of Abishalom (1 Kings 15 ...
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Maacah (30 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 15:2 Three years reigned he in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was
Maacah the daughter of Abishalom. (WEB JPS ASV BBE NAS NIV). ...
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Mother (2641 Occurrences)
... as follows: Naamah, the Ammonitess, the mother of Rehoboam (1 Kings 14:21; compare
14:31, and 2 Chronicles 12:13); Maacah, the daughter of Abishalom (1 Kings 15 ...
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Mother's (102 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). 1 Kings 15:2 Three years reigned he in
Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Maacah the daughter of Abishalom. ...
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Abi'shai (25 Occurrences)
Abi'shai. Abishai, Abi'shai. Abishalom . Multi-Version Concordance Abi'shai
(25 Occurrences). ... (See RSV). Abishai, Abi'shai. Abishalom . Reference Bible
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