"But in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Absalom Meaning in the Bible
Absalom
boy
Absalom means "Father of peace", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Absalom appears in the King James Bible, and 2 Samuel 14:25 is the passage most often tied to it. Absalom warns that outward beauty without inner obedience brings sorrow — the father's grief, peace lost, a name that teaches through its tragedy.
Is Absalom in the Bible?
Yes — Absalom appears in the King James Bible, including 2 Samuel 14:25.
Pronunciation:/AB-sah-lom/
OriginHebrew
MeaningFather of peace
What does Absalom mean?
Absalom is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Father of peace". Absalom means father of peace — yet his story warns that beauty without obedience leads to ruin. 'But in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty.' True peace comes only through submission to God's will.
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What does Absalom mean in the Bible?
Absalom means "Father of peace" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Where does Absalom appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Absalom is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with 2 Samuel 14:25. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom!"
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Which books of the Bible mention Absalom?
Absalom is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Absalom?
Absalom warns that outward beauty without inner obedience brings sorrow — the father's grief, peace lost, a name that teaches through its tragedy.
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Absalom name meaning: frequently asked questions
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Absalom?
You can read every verse where Absalom appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.