And unto Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance.
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Gill's Exposition
And unto Absalom there were born three sons,.... Who very probably died young; and the rather it may be thought so, since their names are not given, and more especially since it is said that Absalom…
Barnes' Notes
Three sons - These probably died in infancy (see the marginal reference). From Tamar must have been born Maachah, the mother of Abijah, and the favorite wife of Rehoboam 1Ki 15:2; 2Ch 11:20-22.
Observe here, I. Orders given for the bringing back of Absalom. The errand on which the woman came to David was so agreeable, and her management of it so very ingenious and surprising, that he was…
Cambridge Bible
three sons Who are not named, because none of them lived to grow up. See ch. 2Sa 18:18.
Tamar Who inherited the beauty as well as the name of her aunt. The Sept. adds, "and she became the wife of…
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