Absalom

[ab-suh-luhm]

noun

1. (in the Bible) the third and favorite son of David, who rebelled against his father and was slain by Joab.

2. a first name: from a Hebrew word meaning “father of peace.”

Absalom

/ ˈæbsələm /

noun

1. Old Testament the third son of David, who rebelled against his father and was eventually killed by Joab (II Samuel 15–18)

Example Sentences

Huw Absalom, who is related to the siblings, was 15 when they died.

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Mr Absalom said family members haven't been told what items police were examining and the true scope of the review.

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Mr Absalom said he will continue to campaign.

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Huw Absalom said family members had received "no information" about the scope of Operation Hallam and what exhibits were being examined.

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In the 1950s and ’60s, a literary-minded cat named Dr. Absalom Minola — writing via his “butler,” future UC Berkeley archivist Jim Kantor — began sending letters to authors, editors and public figures.

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