and the sixth, Ithream, of David's wife Eglah. These were born to David in Hebron.
the fourth, Adonijah son of Haggith; the fifth, Shephatiah son of Abital;
While there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was making himself strong in the house of Saul.
the fifth Shephatiah, by Abital; the sixth Ithream, by his wife Eglah;
Sons are indeed a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.