2 Samuel 3:4 cpdv — Then the fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith. And the fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then the fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith. And the fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital. "

— 2 Samuel 3:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 3 — Context

1

Then a long struggle occurred between the house of Saul and the house of David, with David prospering and growing ever stronger, but the house of Saul decreasing daily.

2

And sons were born to David in Hebron. And his firstborn son was Amnon, from Ahinoam the Jezreelite.

3

And after him, there was Chileab, from Abigail, the wife of Nabal of Carmel. Then the third was Absalom, the son of Maacah, the daughter of Talmai, the king of Geshur.

4

Then the fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith. And the fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital.

5

Also, the sixth was Ithream, from Eglah, the wife of David. These were born to David at Hebron.

6

Then, while there was a battle between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner, the son of Ner, was reigning over the house of Saul.

7

Now Saul had a concubine named Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah. And Ishbosheth said to Abner,

2 Samuel 3:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 3:4 say?
2 Samuel 3:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then the fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith. And the fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 3:4 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 3:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 3, verse 4.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 3:4.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 3:4 in?
2 Samuel 3:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 3:4?
2 Samuel 3:4 reads (CPDV): “Then the fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith. And the fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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