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Avshalom is an ancient biblical Hebrew name with deep and moving significance. The name is composed of two elements: "Av" - father, ancestors, source and foundation, and "Shalom" - completeness, tranquility, prosperity and peace. The literal meaning of the name is "father of peace" or "my father is peace," expressing a profound hope for harmony, family tranquility and spiritual wholeness. The name carries within it the central values of Hebrew culture - the importance of family, the aspiration for peace and completeness, and the close connection between generations. In the Bible, Absalom is a fascinating and complex character who appears in the Book of Samuel. He was the third son of King David by his wife Maacah, daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur, and was considered one of the most handsome and charismatic men of his generation. The Bible describes him as a man of exceptional beauty: "Now in all Israel there was no one so much to be praised for his beauty as Absalom. From the sole of his foot to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him." The story of the biblical Absalom is one of the most dramatic and tragic stories in the Bible, reflecting the complex tensions between familial love, justice, revenge and power. Absalom began as a protective brother who stood by his sister Tamar after she was raped by their brother Amnon, and later murdered Amnon and was forced to flee. Years later, when he returned to Jerusalem, he organized a rebellion against his father David and briefly succeeded in capturing the city. The story ends in tragedy when Absalom is killed during battle, and David mourns him in one of the most moving passages in the Bible: "O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! Would I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!" In Jewish culture throughout the generations, the name Avshalom has carried complex meanings. On one hand, it symbolizes beauty, charisma and courage, and on the other hand it bears the tragic memory of a son who rebelled against his father. Nevertheless, the name continued to be used in various Jewish communities, especially among families who wished to preserve the biblical tradition and give their children a name with deep meaning of peace and family wholeness. In the modern era, the name Avshalom is considered a traditional and ancient name, chosen by parents who wish to connect their children to the rich biblical heritage and give them a name with historical and cultural weight. The name expresses hope for a life of peace, family harmony and responsible leadership, while learning from the complex lessons of the biblical character.

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2 Samuel 14:25 - Now in all Israel there was no one so much to be praised for his beauty as Absalom. From the sole of his foot to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him

In Kabbalah, the name Avshalom carries an energy of uniting opposites - the father and peace, strength and gentleness. The name symbolizes the potential to bridge polarities, create harmony from tension, and bring spiritual wholeness. The letters of the name create a combination of the earth element (Av - stability) and the water element (Shalom - flow), expressing the need for balance between structure and flexibility, between tradition and renewal.

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Avshalom Kor - Israeli writer and researcher | Avshalom Falk - educator and public activist | Avshalom Elitzur - physicist and philosopher | Avshalom Tsemach - businessman and philanthropist

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