Absalom

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Proper noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Related terms 2 French 2.1 Proper noun

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[edit] Pronunciation

• (US)
  • IPA: /ˈæbsəlɑm/
  • SAMPA: /"{bs@lAm/

[edit] Etymology

Hebrew אַבְשָׁלוֹם (Avšalom), "father of peace", from אָב (av = 'father') + שָׁלוֹם (shalom = 'peace').

[edit] Proper noun

Singular Absalom

Plural -

Absalom

1. (Biblical) The third son of David, king of Israel.
2. A male given name, always rare.

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• Axel

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[edit] Proper noun

Absalom

1. The Biblical character Absalom.