The sixth son was Ithream. Ithream’s mother was David’s wife Eglah. David had these {six sons} born at Hebron.
The fourth son was Adonijah. Adonijah’s mother was Haggith. The fifth son was Shephatiah. Shephatiah’s mother was Abital.
Abner became more and more powerful in Saul’s army while the families of Saul and David fought each other.
The fifth son was Shephatiah. His mother was Abital.
Children are a gift {\cf2\super [612]} from the Lord.\par They are a reward from a mother’s body.\par