1 As the war between the royal families of Saul and David dragged on, David’s family became stronger and stronger, and Saul’s family became weaker and weaker.
2 Sons were born to David while he was in Hebron. His first son was Amnon, ⌊born⌋ to Ahinoam from Jezreel.
3 The second was Chileab, ⌊born⌋ to Abigail (who had been Nabal’s wife) from Carmel. The third was Absalom, whose mother was Maacah (the daughter of King Talmai) from Geshur.
4 The fourth was Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith. The fifth was Shephatiah, whose mother was Abital.
5 The sixth was Ithream, ⌊born⌋ to David’s wife Eglah. These sons were born to David while he was in Hebron.
6 During the war between the families of Saul and David, Abner strengthened his position in Saul’s royal family.