2 Samuel 3:5

Ithream (sixth), by David's wife Eglah. These were the sons born to David at Hebron.

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In The King James Version

And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David’s wife. These were born to David in Hebron.

In Context

4Adonijah (fourth), by Haggith; Shephatiah (fifth), by Abital;

6Abner had been strengthening his position among the supporters of Saul's dynasty during the war between those on the side of Saul and those on the side of David.

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 3:3The fifth was Shephatiah, whose mother was Abital. The sixth was Ithream, whose mother was his wife Eglah.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 3:2-7

David's Wives and Children. ( b. c. 1048.) 1 Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker. 2 And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; 3 And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; 4 And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth,… Read the whole commentary →

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