and the sixth, Ithream, by David’s wife Eglah. These were born to David in Hebron. Ishbaal and Abner Quarrel.
the fourth, Adonijah, son of Haggith; the fifth, Shephatiah, son of Abital;
During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was gaining power in the house of Saul.
the fifth, Shephatiah, by Abital; the sixth, Ithream, by his wife Eglah.
Certainly sons are a gift from the Lord, the fruit of the womb, a reward.