The sixth son was Ithream. Ithream’s mother was David’s wife Eglah. These sons were all born at Hebron.
The fourth son was Adonijah. Adonijah’s mother was Haggith. The fifth son was Shephatiah. Shephatiah’s mother was Abital.
As the families of Saul and David fought each other, Abner became more and more powerful in Saul’s army.
The fifth son was Shephatiah. His mother was Abital. The sixth son was Ithream. His mother was Eglah, David’s wife.
Children are a gift from the Lord, a reward from a mother’s womb.