2 Samuel 3:3

“And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;”

"And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;" - 2 Samuel 3:3
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What does 2 Samuel 3:3 mean?

In 2 Samuel 3:3, the King James Version (KJV) reads, "And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur." This verse is part of a genealogy that lists the sons born to King David in…

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The Legacy of Names: Lessons from King David's Lineage

As we delve into the text of 2 Samuel 3:3, we encounter a verse that may initially seem mundane at first glance: "And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur." This isn’t a…

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A Prayer for Legacy and Leadership Amidst Complexity

O Lord, our God, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, we come before you today with humble hearts, seeking wisdom, understanding, and guidance. We reflect deeply on the truth encapsulated in 2 Samuel 3:3, where it speaks of the lineage of David, saying, "And his second…

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2 Samuel 3:3 - "And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;"
2 Samuel 4:3 - "And the Beerothites fled to Gittaim, and were sojourners there until this day.)"
2 Samuel 3:2 - "¶ And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;"
2 Samuel 3:4 - "And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;"
2 Samuel 3:33 - "And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Died Abner as a fool dieth?"
2 Samuel 3:5 - "And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David's wife. These were born to David in Hebron."
2 Samuel 7:3 - "And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that is in thine heart; for the LORD is with thee."
2 Samuel 3:11 - "And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him."
2 Samuel 2:3 - "And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron."
2 Samuel 3:37 - "For all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner."
1 Samuel 3:3 - "And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep;"
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 3:36 - "And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them: as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people."
2 Samuel 3:15 - "And Ish-bosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Phaltiel the son of Laish."
2 Samuel 3:38 - "And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?"
2 Samuel 3:6 - "¶ And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul."
2 Samuel 11:3 - "And David sent and enquired after the woman. And one said, Is not this Bath-sheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?"
2 Samuel 19:3 - "And the people gat them by stealth that day into the city, as people being ashamed steal away when they flee in battle."
2 Samuel 3:17 - "¶ And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:"
2 Samuel 3:32 - "And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept."
2 Samuel 15:3 - "And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee."
2 Samuel 13:3 - "But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother: and Jonadab was a very subtil man."
2 Samuel 3:30 - "So Joab and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had slain their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle."
2 Samuel 8:3 - "¶ David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his border at the river Euphrates."
2 Samuel 3:20 - "So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. And David made Abner and the men that were with him a feast."
2 Samuel 3:1 - "Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker."
2 Samuel 3:9 - "So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the LORD hath sworn to David, even so I do to him;"
2 Samuel 23:3 - "The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God."
2 Samuel 3:10 - "To translate the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beer-sheba."