Strong’s H0053

אֲבִישָׁלוֹם

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Abiyshalowm

Pronunciation

ah-bee-shah-lohm

Definition

Abishalom

Meaning

Abshalom

Usage

The name Abishalom means "father of peace" or "my father is peace." It is a theophoric name, reflecting a common practice in ancient Israel of incorporating elements of God's character or attributes into personal names. The name suggests a person whose lineage or character is associated with peace.

Bible references

2 Samuel 3:3;2 Samuel 13:1;2 Samuel 13:4;2 Samuel 13:20;2 Samuel 13:20;2 Samuel 13:22;2 Samuel 13:22;2 Samuel 13:23;2 Samuel 13:23;2 Samuel 13:24;2 Samuel 13:25;2 Samuel 13:26;2 Samuel 13:27;2 Samuel 13:28;2 Samuel 13:29;2 Samuel 13:29;2 Samuel 13:30;2 Samuel 13:32;2 Samuel 13:34;2 Samuel 13:37;2 Samuel 13:38;2 Samuel 13:39;2 Samuel 14:1;2 Samuel 14:21;2 Samuel 14:23