and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
2 Samuel 3:4 in context
2 Samuel 3:1–7
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Now there was a long war between Saul’s house and David’s house. David grew stronger and stronger, but Saul’s house grew weaker and weaker.
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Sons were born to David in Hebron. His firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;
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and his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;
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and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;
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and the sixth, Ithream, of Eglah, David’s wife. These were born to David in Hebron.
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While there was war between Saul’s house and David’s house, Abner made himself strong in Saul’s house.
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