2 Samuel 3:4 kjv — And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;

King James Version

"And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;"

— 2 Samuel 3:4, King James Version

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2 Samuel 3 — Context

1

Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.

2

And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;

3

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;

5

And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David’s wife. These were born to David in Hebron.

6

And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.

7

And Saul had a concubine, whose name was Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah: and Ish–bosheth said to Abner, Wherefore hast thou gone in unto my father’s concubine?

2 Samuel 3:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 3:4 say?
2 Samuel 3:4 in the King James Version reads: “And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, 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 (KJV): “And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, 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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