Absalom

“his second was Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; his third was Absalom, the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur;”

“the third was Absalom the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; the fourth was Adonijah the son of Haggith;”

“Now there was not a man in all Israel as handsome and highly praised as Absalom. From the sole of his foot to the top of his head, he did not have a single flaw.”

“And Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or bad, because he hated Amnon for disgracing his sister Tamar.”

“Now Absalom fled and went to Talmai son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur. But David mourned for his son every day.”

“After Absalom had fled and gone to Geshur, he stayed there three years.”

“Now Joab son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart longed for Absalom.”

“He would get up early and stand beside the road leading to the city gate. Whenever anyone had a grievance to bring before the king for a decision, Absalom would call out and ask, “What city are you from?” And if he replied, “Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel,””