Absalom

Absalom is a son of King David who rebelled against him and was killed during the ensuing conflict, according to the Hebrew Bible.

Amnon: Amnon is King David’s eldest son, killed after raping his half-sister Tamar. Absalom’s revenge for Amnon’s assault on Tamar begins the family conflict that precedes his revolt.
Tekoah: Tekoah is an ancient Judean town associated with the prophet Amos and the wise woman sent to David. Joab uses a woman from Tekoah to persuade David to bring Absalom back from exile.
House of David: The House of David is the royal dynasty that biblical tradition traces to King David. Absalom’s rebellion begins within the royal family whose succession he seeks to control.
Absalom's Monument: Absalom’s Monument is the memorial he is said to have erected for himself in the King’s Valley. The biblical account connects his self-commemoration to his lack of a surviving son.
Tamar: Tamar is a daughter of King David who is raped by her half-brother Amnon. Her assault prompts Absalom’s revenge and deepens the rupture within David’s household.
Hebron: Hebron is an ancient city in the southern Levant and an early capital of David’s kingdom. Absalom proclaims himself king there, turning private ambition into open rebellion.
David: David is the king of Israel in the Hebrew Bible and the father of Absalom. His response to family violence and his flight from Jerusalem shape Absalom’s story.
David's Lament for Absalom: David’s lament for Absalom is his repeated cry of grief after learning that his son has died. The lament makes the political victory over Absalom a personal tragedy for David.
Joab: Joab is a commander in David’s army and a nephew of David. He arranges Absalom’s return from exile and later kills him during the battle.
Davidic succession: Davidic succession is the transfer of kingship within the dynasty founded by King David. The revolt challenges who will inherit David’s throne and exposes uncertainty over succession.

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Books of SamuelBroader topic: His revolt exposes the personal and political costs of David’s household conflict.