2. Now sons were born to David in Hebron. His firstborn was Amnon, born to Ahinoam the Jezreelite.
3. His second son was Kileab, born to Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite. His third son was Absalom, the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur.
4. His fourth son was Adonijah, the son of Haggith. His fifth son was Shephatiah, the son of Abitail.
5. His sixth son was Ithream, born to David’s wife Eglah. These sons were all born to David in Hebron.
6. As the war continued between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was becoming more influential in the house of Saul.