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2 Samuel 3:4-6
New King James Version
2 Samuel 3:4-6
New King James Version
4 the fourth, (A)Adonijah the son of Haggith; the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital; 5 and the sixth, Ithream, by David’s wife Eglah. These were born to David in Hebron.
Abner Joins Forces with David
6 Now it was so, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner was strengthening his hold on the house of Saul.
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2 Samuel 3:4-6
New International Version
2 Samuel 3:4-6
New International Version
4 the fourth, Adonijah(A) the son of Haggith;
the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;
5 and the sixth, Ithream the son of David’s wife Eglah.
These were born to David in Hebron.
Abner Goes Over to David
6 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.
2 Samuel 3:4-6
English Standard Version
2 Samuel 3:4-6
English Standard Version
4 and the fourth, (A)Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital; 5 and the sixth, Ithream, of Eglah, David's wife. These were born to David in Hebron.
6 While there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was making himself strong in the house of Saul.
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