Bible Dictionary
Abishalom
Abishalom is a variant form of Absalom. He is identified as the father or grandfather of Maacah, wife of Rehoboam and mother of Abijah.
Definition
Abishalom is a variant form of Absalom. He is identified as the father or grandfather of Maacah, wife of Rehoboam and mother of Abijah.
Biblical Usage
Abishalom is named in 1 Kings 15:2,10; the parallel account in 2 Chronicles calls him Absalom.
Historical Background
The name means “father of peace.” The identification depends on the parallel genealogical references supplied in the source.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(father of peace), father or grandfather of Maachah, who was the wife of Rehoboam and mother of Abijah. (1 Kings 15:2,10) He is called Absalom in (2 Chronicles 11:20,21) This person must be David’s son. See LXX.; (2 Samuel 14:27)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a-bish'-a-lom: Variant of ABSALOM, which see.</p>