NET Bible
"His fourth son was Adonijah, the son of Haggith. His fifth son was Shephatiah, the son of Abital."
— 2 Samuel 3:4, NET Bible
“And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;”
“and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital; ”
“and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;”
“And the fourth Adonias, the son of Haggith: and the fifth Saphathia the son of Abital:”
“And the fourth, Adonijah, the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah, the son of Abital;”
“And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;”
However, the war was prolonged between the house of Saul and the house of David. David was becoming steadily stronger, while the house of Saul was becoming increasingly weaker.
Now sons were born to David in Hebron. His firstborn was Amnon, born to Ahinoam the Jezreelite.
His second son was Kileab, born to Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite. His third son was Absalom, the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur.
His fourth son was Adonijah, the son of Haggith. His fifth son was Shephatiah, the son of Abital.
His sixth son was Ithream, born to David’s wife Eglah. These sons were all born to David in Hebron.
Abner Defects to David’s Camp As the war continued between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was becoming more influential in the house of Saul.
Now Saul had a concubine named Rizpah daughter of Aiah. Ish-bosheth said to Abner,“Why did you sleep with my father’s concubine?”