KJV ORIGINAL
And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The fourth son was Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith; and the fifth son was Shephatiah, whose mother was Abital.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues listing David's sons and their mothers, showing the growth of his family during his reign in Hebron.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a genealogical record of David's sons born while he ruled from Hebron, before he became king over all Israel. During this period, kings often had multiple wives to form political alliances and ensure succession. Adonijah would later attempt to claim the throne when David was old, creating conflict over succession.
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