2 Samuel 3:1-5

Lexham English Bible

The House of David Grows Stronger

3 The battle was prolonged between the house of Saul and the house of David, but David was growing stronger and stronger^[a] while the house of Saul was becoming weaker and weaker.^{[b] 2} And sons were born to David in Hebron; his firstborn was Amnon by Ahinoam from Jezreel^[c]. ³ His second was Kileab by Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; the third was Absalom the son of Maacah, who was the daughter of Talmai the king of Geshur. ⁴ The fourth was Adonijah the son of Haggith; the fifth was Shephatiah the son of Abital. ⁵ The sixth was Ithream by Eglah the wife of David. These were born to David in Hebron.