2 Samuel 14:26-28
New Century Version
26 At the end of every year, Absalom would cut his hair, because it became too heavy. When he weighed it, it would weigh about five pounds by the royal measure.
27 Absalom had three sons and one daughter. His daughter’s name was also Tamar, and she was a beautiful woman.
28 Absalom lived in Jerusalem for two full years without seeing King David.
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2 Samuel 14:26-28
New International Version
26 Whenever he cut the hair of his head(A)—he used to cut his hair once a year because it became too heavy for him—he would weigh it, and its weight was two hundred shekels[a] by the royal standard.
27 Three sons(B) and a daughter were born to Absalom. His daughter’s name was Tamar,(C) and she became a beautiful woman.
28 Absalom lived two years in Jerusalem without seeing the king’s face.
Footnotes
- 2 Samuel 14:26 That is, about 5 pounds or about 2.3 kilograms
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