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The sixth was Ithream, born to David’s wife Eglah. These sons were born to David while he was in Hebron.

Abner’s Death

During the war between the families of Saul and David, Abner strengthened his position in Saul’s royal family. Saul had a concubine[a] named Rizpah (Aiah’s daughter). Ishbosheth asked Abner, “Why did you have sex with my father’s concubine?”

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 3:7 A concubine is considered a wife except she has fewer rights under the law.

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