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The Generations of David(A)

Now these were the sons of David, who were born to him in Hebron:

The firstborn was Amnon by Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;

the second, Daniel by Abigail the Carmelitess;

the third was Absalom the son of Maakah, the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;

the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith;

the fifth, Shephatiah by Abital;

the sixth, Ithream by Eglah his wife.

Six sons were born to him in Hebron, and he reigned there seven years and six months.

He also reigned thirty-three years in Jerusalem. Now these were born to him in Jerusalem:

Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon, four sons by Bathsheba the daughter of Ammiel; then Ibhar, Elishama, Eliphelet, Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia, Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine. These were all the sons of David, besides the sons of the concubines, and Tamar their sister.

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