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Geshur, Geshurites

Definition:

During the time of King David, Geshur was a small kingdom located on the east side of the Sea of Galilee between the countries of Israel and Aram.

• King David married Maacah, the daughter of Geshur’s king, and she bore him a son, Absalom.
• After murdering his half-brother Amnon, Absalom fled northeast from Jerusalem to Geshur, a distance of about 140 kilometers. He stayed there three years.

(See also: Absalom, Amnon, Aram, Sea of Galilee)

Bible References:

• 1 Chronicles 2:23
• 2 Samuel 3:2-3
• Deuteronomy 3:14
• Joshua 12:3-5

Word Data:

• Strong’s: H1650