The answer is: True

2 Sam 14

Absalom is often remembered not just for his rebellious nature but also for his overflowing, luxurious hair—a trait that intrigues many readers of the Bible. In 2 Samuel 14:26, we find that Absalom would cut his hair once a year, and when he did, the weight of his hair was noted to be a whopping two hundred shekels by the king’s weight! That's about five pounds—can you imagine?

This detail might strike a modern audience as trivial, but to the ancient Israelites, hair was a symbol of strength and virility. Think of how many stories there are in both the Old and New Testaments where hair carries significant symbolism—like Samson's strength being bound up in his locks or the woman with the issue of blood who touches Jesus’ garment to be healed.

Interestingly, despite Absalom's physical beauty and charm, his fate serves as a powerful reminder of the transient nature of such superficial qualities. Tragic tales fill the Bible, and Absalom's dramatic rebellion against his father David, alongside his striking hairstyle, creates a captivating symbol of what happens when pride and ambition overshadow familial bonds.

So, while his hair may have turned heads, his story is ultimately one of faded glory and fallen grace—a reminder that external appearances can’t save us, nor can they shield us from the consequences of our choices.