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The fourth was Adonijah, who was born to Haggith. Then Shephatiah was born to Abital, and Ithream was born to Eglah.

As the war went on, Abner became a very powerful political leader among the followers of Saul.

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the fourth, Adonijah(A) the son of Haggith;

the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;

and the sixth, Ithream the son of David’s wife Eglah.

These were born to David in Hebron.

Abner Goes Over to David

During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner(B) had been strengthening his own position in the house of Saul.

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