2 Samuel 3:1-5
New Living Translation
3 That was the beginning of a long war between those who were loyal to Saul and those loyal to David. As time passed David became stronger and stronger, while Saul’s dynasty became weaker and weaker.
David’s Sons Born in Hebron
2 These are the sons who were born to David in Hebron:
The oldest was Amnon, whose mother was Ahinoam from Jezreel.
3 The second was Daniel,[a] whose mother was Abigail, the widow of Nabal from Carmel.
The third was Absalom, whose mother was Maacah, the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur.
4 The fourth was Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith.
The fifth was Shephatiah, whose mother was Abital.
5 The sixth was Ithream, whose mother was Eglah, David’s wife.
These sons were all born to David in Hebron.
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2 Samuel 3:1-5
Christian Standard Bible
Civil War
3 During the long war between the house of Saul and the house of David,(A) David was growing stronger(B) and the house of Saul was becoming weaker.
2 Sons were born to David in Hebron:
His firstborn was Amnon,(C)
by Ahinoam(D) the Jezreelite;
3 his second was Chileab,
by Abigail,(E) the widow of Nabal the Carmelite;
the third was Absalom,(F)
son of Maacah the daughter of King Talmai of Geshur;(G)
4 the fourth was Adonijah,(H)
son of Haggith;
the fifth was Shephatiah,
son of Abital;
5 the sixth was Ithream,
by David’s wife Eglah.
These were born to David in Hebron.(I)
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