2 Samuel 14:27

“And unto Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance.”

"And unto Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance." - 2 Samuel 14:27
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What does 2 Samuel 14:27 mean?

The verse 2 Samuel 14:27 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And unto Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance." This verse is nestled within the story of Absalom, a son of King David, who…

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A Legacy of Grace and Heartbreak: Reflecting on Absalom’s Family

The verse from 2 Samuel 14:27 states, "And unto Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance." This brief yet poignant scripture offers deeper insights into the nature of family, legacy, and the bittersweet…

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A Prayer for Legacy and Redemption: Reflecting on Absalom and Tamar

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I pause to reflect on the profound narratives woven through the pages of Your Holy Word, specifically the story captured in 2 Samuel 14:27. In this passage, we are introduced to Absalom, who bears three sons and one beautiful daughter…

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2 Samuel 14:27 - "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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2 Samuel 1:27 - "How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!"
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2 Samuel 6:14–22
2 Samuel 13:27 - "But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him."
"Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite," - 2 Samuel 23:27
2 Samuel 23:14 - "And David was then in an hold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Beth-lehem."
2 Samuel 22:27 - "With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself unsavoury."
2 Samuel 12:27 - "And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters."
2 Samuel 14:23 - "So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem."
2 Samuel 2:27 - "And Joab said, As God liveth, unless thou hadst spoken, surely then in the morning the people had gone up every one from following his brother."
"How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!" - 2 Samuel 1:27
2 Samuel 22:14 - "The LORD thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his voice."
2 Samuel 16:14 - "And the king, and all the people that were with him, came weary, and refreshed themselves there."
2 Samuel 14:1 - "Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom."
1 Samuel 27:2 - "And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that were with him unto Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath."
2 Samuel 14:28 - "¶ So Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king's face."
2 Samuel 11:14 - "¶ And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah."
2 Samuel 2:14 - "And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise, and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise."
2 Samuel 5:14 - "And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,"
2 Samuel 6:14 - "And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod."
1 Samuel 14:27 - "But Jonathan heard not when his father charged the people with the oath: wherefore he put forth the end of the rod that was in his hand, and dipped it in an honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth; and his eyes were enlightened."
2 Samuel 14:3 - "And come to the king, and speak on this manner unto him. So Joab put the words in her mouth."
2 Samuel 14:8 - "And the king said unto the woman, Go to thine house, and I will give charge concerning thee."
2 Samuel 18:27 - "And the watchman said, Me thinketh the running of the foremost is like the running of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok. And the king said, He is a good man, and cometh with good tidings."
2 Samuel 19:27 - "And he hath slandered thy servant unto my lord the king; but my lord the king is as an angel of God: do therefore what is good in thine eyes."