1. There was war for a long time between Saul’s family and David’s family. David became stronger and stronger, but Saul’s family became weaker and weaker.
2. These are David’s sons who were born at Hebron: The first son was Amnon. Amnon’s mother was Ahinoam from Jezreel.
3. The second son was Kileab. His mother was Abigail, who had been the wife of Nabal from Carmel. The third son was Absalom. Absalom’s mother was Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur.
4. The fourth son was Adonijah. Adonijah’s mother was Haggith. The fifth son was Shephatiah. Shephatiah’s mother was Abital.
5. The sixth son was Ithream. Ithream’s mother was David’s wife Eglah. These sons were all born at Hebron.
6. As the families of Saul and David fought each other, Abner became more and more powerful in Saul’s army.
7. Saul had a slave woman named Rizpah daughter of Aiah. Ish Bosheth said to Abner, “Why did you have sexual relations with my father’s servant woman?”
8. This made Abner very angry. He said, “I have been loyal to Saul and his family. I did not give you to David. I am not a traitor working for Judah. But now you are saying that I did this bad thing.