The pillar mentioned must have been reared before the birth of sons to Absalom. Cf. 2 Samuel 14:27. Another view is that his sons died in youth. They are not mentioned in the genealogies.
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Bibliographical Information Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on 2 Samuel 18". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/srn/2-samuel-18.html. 1917.
Verse 18
I have no son
The pillar mentioned must have been reared before the birth of sons to Absalom. Cf. 2 Samuel 14:27. Another view is that his sons died in youth. They are not mentioned in the genealogies.