1. The war between the house of Saul and the house of David lasted a long time. David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.
2. Sons were born to David in Hebron: His firstborn was Amnon the son of Ahinoam of Jezreel;
3. his second, Kileab the son of Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; the third, Absalom the son of Maakah daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;
4. the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;
5. and the sixth, Ithream the son of David’s wife Eglah. These were born to David in Hebron.