Three sons - These probably died in infancy (see the marginal reference). From Tamar must have been born Maachah, the mother of Abijah, and …

Three sons.—Their names are not given, from which it might be supposed that they died in infancy, and this is made sure by […

And unto Absalom there were born three sons
Who very probably died young; and it may be thought so especially since …

Nothing is said of Absalom's wisdom and piety. All that is said of him here is that he was very handsome. This is a poor commendation for a man who…