Absalom
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Absalom is a biblical figure, the rebellious son of King David known for his striking appearance, tragic revolt against his father, and dramatic death.
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How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: Absalom Context triple: [2 Samuel, mainCharacter, Absalom]
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Amnon
Amnon is a biblical figure known as the eldest son of King David, whose rape of his half-sister Tamar and subsequent murder by her brother Absalom sparked major turmoil in David’s household.
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Tomb of Absalom
The Tomb of Absalom is an ancient monumental rock-cut structure in Jerusalem traditionally associated with Absalom, the rebellious son of King David, and notable for its distinctive blend of Hellenistic and Near Eastern architectural styles.
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Jephta
Jephta is a 17th-century Dutch tragedy by Joost van den Vondel that dramatizes the biblical story of Jephthah and his fateful vow.
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Zadok the Priest
"Zadok the Priest" is a coronation anthem composed by George Frideric Handel in 1727, renowned for its dramatic choral entry and long-standing use at British royal coronations.
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Lion of Judah
The Lion of Judah is a biblical title for Jesus Christ that emphasizes his royal authority, strength, and messianic role as the victorious ruler from the tribe of Judah.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Absalom Target entity description: Absalom is a biblical figure, the rebellious son of King David known for his striking appearance, tragic revolt against his father, and dramatic death.
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A.
Amnon
Amnon is a biblical figure known as the eldest son of King David, whose rape of his half-sister Tamar and subsequent murder by her brother Absalom sparked major turmoil in David’s household.
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B.
Tomb of Absalom
The Tomb of Absalom is an ancient monumental rock-cut structure in Jerusalem traditionally associated with Absalom, the rebellious son of King David, and notable for its distinctive blend of Hellenistic and Near Eastern architectural styles.
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C.
Jephta
Jephta is a 17th-century Dutch tragedy by Joost van den Vondel that dramatizes the biblical story of Jephthah and his fateful vow.
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D.
Zadok the Priest
"Zadok the Priest" is a coronation anthem composed by George Frideric Handel in 1727, renowned for its dramatic choral entry and long-standing use at British royal coronations.
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E.
Lion of Judah
The Lion of Judah is a biblical title for Jesus Christ that emphasizes his royal authority, strength, and messianic role as the victorious ruler from the tribe of Judah.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
biblical figure
ⓘ
person ⓘ |
| appearsIn |
2 Samuel
ⓘ
surface form:
Second Book of Samuel
|
| battle | battle in the forest of Ephraim ⓘ |
| birthPlace | Jerusalem ⓘ |
| builtStructure | pillar in the King’s Valley ⓘ |
| builtStructureFor | memorial for himself ⓘ |
| burialMarker | heap of stones over him ⓘ |
| burialPlace | pit in the forest ⓘ |
| causeOfRebellion | revenge for Tamar ⓘ |
| child |
Tamar
ⓘ
surface form:
one daughter Tamar
three sons ⓘ |
| circumstancesOfDeath | hair caught in a terebinth tree ⓘ |
| conflictWith | David ⓘ |
| declaredKingAt | Hebron ⓘ |
| describedAs | without blemish from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head ⓘ |
| exileLocation | Geshur ⓘ |
| famousQuotationAssociated | O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! ⓘ |
| father | David ⓘ |
| fatherReactionToDeath | David mourned deeply ⓘ |
| gender | male ⓘ |
| givenName | Absalom self-link ⓘ |
| hairWeight | two hundred shekels by the king’s weight ⓘ |
| killed | Amnon ⓘ |
| killedBy | Joab ⓘ |
| knownFor |
long hair
ⓘ
rebellion against King David ⓘ striking physical appearance ⓘ tragic death ⓘ |
| languageOfName | Hebrew ⓘ |
| mannerOfDeath | thrust through with three javelins ⓘ |
| maternalGrandfather | Talmai king of Geshur ⓘ |
| meaningOfName | father of peace ⓘ |
| methodOfKillingAmnon | had servants strike Amnon at a feast ⓘ |
| modeOfTransportAtDeath | mule ⓘ |
| moralTheme |
consequences of rebellion
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family tragedy in royal house of David ⓘ |
| mother | Maacah daughter of Talmai ⓘ |
| nationality | Israelite ⓘ |
| politicalActivity | won the hearts of the men of Israel ⓘ |
| reconciledWith | David ⓘ |
| religion | ancient Israelite religion ⓘ |
| religiousContext |
Tanakh
ⓘ
surface form:
Hebrew Bible
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| role | prince of Israel ⓘ |
| sibling |
Amnon
ⓘ
Tamar ⓘ |
| spouse | unknown wife ⓘ |
| tribe | Tribe of Judah ⓘ |
| yearsInExile | three years ⓘ |
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Subject: Absalom Description of subject: Absalom is a biblical figure, the rebellious son of King David known for his striking appearance, tragic revolt against his father, and dramatic death.
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