Geshur, Geshurites
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Definition
During the time of King David, Geshur was a small kingdom located on the east side of the Sea of Galilee between the countries of Israel and Aram.
- King David married Maacah, the daughter of Geshur’s king, and she bore him a son, Absalom.
- After murdering his half-brother Amnon, Absalom fled northeast from Jerusalem to Geshur, a distance of about 140 kilometers. He stayed there three years.
(See also: Absalom, Amnon, Aram, Sea of Galilee)
Bible References
Word Data
- Strong’s: H1650
People and places
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