Ithream (sixth), by David's wife Eglah. These were the sons born to David at Hebron.
Adonijah (fourth), by Haggith; Shephatiah (fifth), by Abital;
Abner had been strengthening his position among the supporters of Saul's dynasty during the war between those on the side of Saul and those on the side of David.
The fifth was Shephatiah, whose mother was Abital. The sixth was Ithream, whose mother was his wife Eglah.
Children certainly are a gift from the Lord, for a family is a blessing.