2 Samuel 14:27 web — To Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a beautiful face.

World English Bible

"To Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a beautiful face."

— 2 Samuel 14:27, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 14 — Context

24

The king said, "Let him return to his own house, but let him not see my face." So Absalom returned to his own house, and didn't see the king's face.

25

Now in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.

26

When he cut the hair of his head (now it was at every year's end that he cut it; because it was heavy on him, therefore he cut it); he weighed the hair of his head at two hundred shekels, after the king's weight.

27

To Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a beautiful face.

28

Absalom lived two full years in Jerusalem; and he didn't see the king's face.

29

Then Absalom sent for Joab, to send him to the king; but he would not come to him: and he sent again a second time, but he would not come.

30

Therefore he said to his servants, "Behold, Joab's field is near mine, and he has barley there. Go and set it on fire." Absalom's servants set the field on fire.

2 Samuel 14:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 14:27 say?
2 Samuel 14:27 in the World English Bible reads: “To Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a beautiful face.”
Where is 2 Samuel 14:27 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 14:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 14, verse 27.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 14:27.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 14:27 in?
2 Samuel 14:27 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 14:27?
2 Samuel 14:27 reads (WEB): “To Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a beautiful face.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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