1 Chronicles 3:3

3 Shephatiah, by Abital, was fifth; and Ithream, by David's wife Eglah, was sixth.

1 Chronicles 3:3 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 3:3

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 3:1).

1 Chronicles 3:3 In-Context

1 These were David's sons who were born to him in Hebron: Amnon was the firstborn, by Ahinoam of Jezreel; Daniel was [born] second, by Abigail of Carmel;

2 Absalom son of Maacah, daughter of King Talmai of Geshur, was third; Adonijah son of Haggith was fourth;

3 Shephatiah, by Abital, was fifth; and Ithream, by David's wife Eglah, was sixth.

4 Six sons were born to David in Hebron, where he ruled seven years and six months, and he ruled in Jerusalem 33 years.

5 These [sons] were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. These four were [born to him] by Bath-shua daughter of Ammiel.