Absalom
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Absalom, according to the Hebrew Bible, was an Israelite prince. Born to David and Maacah, who was from Geshur, he was the only full sibling of Tamar. He is described in the Hebrew Bible as being exce
Death of Absalom (1762) by Corrado Giaquinto
The Banquet of Absalom attributed to Niccolò de Simone around 1650
Leaf from the Morgan Picture Bible, "Scenes from the Life of David"
Leaf from the Morgan Picture Bible, "Scenes from the Life of Absalom", c. 1250
Tamar (daughter of David)
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Tamar was an Israelite princess. Born to David and Maacah, who was from Geshur, she was the only full sibling of Absalom. She is described in the Hebrew Bible as being exceptionally beautiful, as is h
Absalom
…of Peace'), according to the Hebrew Bible, was an Israelite prince. Born to David and Maacah, who was from Geshur, he was the only full sibling of Tamar. He is described in the Hebrew Bible as being exceptionally beautiful, as is his sister. In the narrative of 2 Samuel 13, his sister Tamar takes refuge…
Thamar and Absalon (1875) by Alexandre Cabanel
Desolation of Tamar (c. 1896–1902) by James Tissot
The Rape of Tamar (c. 1640) by Eustache Le Sueur