2 Samuel 3:4

4 The fourth son was Adonijah. His mother was Haggith. The fifth son was Shephatiah. His mother was Abital.

2 Samuel 3:4 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 3:4

And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith
The same that usurped the throne before his father's death, to anticipate Solomon, and died by his order, ( 1 Kings 1:5 ) ( 2:25 ) ;

and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;
of whom we read nowhere else.

2 Samuel 3:4 In-Context

2 Sons were born to David in Hebron. His first son was Amnon. Amnon's mother was Ahinoam from Jezreel.
3 His second son was Kileab. Kileab's mother was Abigail. She was Nabal's widow from Carmel. The third son was Absalom. His mother was Maacah. She was the daughter of Talmai, the king of Geshur.
4 The fourth son was Adonijah. His mother was Haggith. The fifth son was Shephatiah. His mother was Abital.
5 The sixth son was Ithream. His mother was David's wife Eglah. Those sons were born to David in Hebron.
6 The fighting continued between David's royal house and Saul's royal house. Abner gained more and more power in the royal house of Saul.
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