In 2 Sam 13:34, Absalom's flight is first recorded—here it specifies he fled to Geshur for three years.

2 Samuel 14:23 recounts Joab bringing Absalom back from Geshur, continuing the narrative of his exile.

In 2 Samuel 14:32, Absalom complains about being brought from Geshur, directly referencing his time there.

2 Samuel 15:8 has Absalom mention his vow in Geshur, linking back to his exile period.

In 2 Sam 3:3, Absalom's mother Maacah is daughter of Talmai king of Geshur—so his flight to Geshur is to his maternal family.

In 2 Sam 14:13, the woman of Tekoa confronts David for not bringing home his banished son—referring to Absalom's exile in Geshur.

In 1 Chron 3:2, Absalom's genealogy lists his mother Maacah from Geshur, confirming his refuge with his maternal grandfather.

Joshua 13:13 notes the Geshurites were not driven out, explaining why Geshur existed as an independent kingdom where Absalom fled.

Deuteronomy 3:14 describes the territory of Jair extending to Geshur, providing geographic context for the region.

Joshua 12:5 mentions the Geshurites as a border people in Og's kingdom, giving background on the region.

Joshua 13:2 lists Geshurites among unconquered peoples, explaining their presence in the land.

1 Samuel 27:8 shows David raiding the Geshurites, indicating they were longstanding inhabitants of the region.