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But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai the son of Ammihur, king of Geshur. [David] mourned for his son every day.
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Absalom's Strategic Escape
Commentators note that Absalom's flight was not random. He strategically sought refuge with his powerful maternal grandfather, Talmai, the king of Geshur. This move provided him with political protection and a safe haven for the next three years.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
See the marginal reference.
Ammihud (see the margin) is found as a Punic name.
19th Century
Anglican
Went to Talmai. This refers to his maternal grandfather (see Note on 2 Samuel 3:2–5). This verse may be considered par…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But Absalom fled As before related, but here repeated for the sake of what follows:
and went to T…
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