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The fifth was Shephatiah, whose mother was Abital.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />his fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith; his fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the fourth, Adonijah the son of [his wife] Haggith; the fifth, Shephatiah the son of [his wife] Abital;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the fourth was Adonijah, son of Haggith; the fifth was Shephatiah, son of Abital;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the fourth was Adonijah, son of Haggith; the fifth was Shephatiah, son of Abital; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The fourth was Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith. The fifth was Shephatiah, whose mother was Abital.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith; Shephatiah, whose mother was Abital; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />his fourth was Adonijah by Haggith, his fifth was Shephatiah by Abital, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />his fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith; his fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />His fourth son was Adonijah, the son of Haggith. His fifth son was Shephatiah, the son of Abitail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah, of Abital;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the fourth [is] Adonijah son of Haggith, and the fifth [is] Shephatiah son of Abital,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the fourth is Adonijah son of Haggith, and the fifth is Shephatiah son of Abital,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the fourth, Adonijah, son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah, the son of Abital.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the fourth Adonias, the son of Haggith: and the fifth Saphathia the son of Abital: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then the fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith. And the fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />the fourth, Adonijah, son of Haggith; the fifth, Shephatiah, son of Abital;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the fourth, Adonijah son of Haggith; the fifth, Shephatiah son of Abital;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the fourth, Adonijah, the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah, the son of Abital;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the fourth, Adunia, son of Khagith, and the fifth, Shephtia, son of Aphitala<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the fourth <i>was</i> Ornia, the son of Aggith, and the fifth <i>was</i> Saphatia, the son of Abital.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/3-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=619" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/3.htm">The House of David Strengthened</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>his second was Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; his third was Absalom, the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7243.htm" title="7243: wə·hā·rə·ḇî·‘î (Conj-w, Art:: Number-oms) -- Fourth. Or rbiiy; from raba'; fourth; also a fourth.">his fourth</a> <a href="/hebrew/138.htm" title="138: ’ă·ḏō·nî·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Original dadoniyahuw; from 'adown and Yahh; lord of Jah; Adonijah, the name of three Israelites.">was Adonijah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2294.htm" title="2294: ḥag·gîṯ (N-proper-fs) -- Festal, a wife of David. Feminine of Chaggiy; festive; Chaggith, a wife of David.">of Haggith;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2549.htm" title="2549: wə·ha·ḥă·mî·šî (Conj-w, Art:: Number-oms) -- Fifth. Or chamishshiy; ord. From chamesh; fifth; also a fifth.">his fifth</a> <a href="/hebrew/8203.htm" title="8203: šə·p̄aṭ·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Shphatyahuw; from shaphat and Yahh; Jah has judged; Shephatjah, the name of ten Israelites.">was Shephatiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/37.htm" title="37: ’ă·ḇî·ṭāl (N-proper-fs) -- My father is (the) dew, a wife of David. From 'ab and tal; father of dew; Abital, a wife of King David.">of Abital;</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>and his sixth was Ithream, by David’s wife Eglah. These sons were born to David in Hebron.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/3-2.htm">1 Chronicles 3:2</a></span><br />the third was Absalom the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; the fourth was Adonijah the son of Haggith;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-14.htm">2 Samuel 5:14-16</a></span><br />These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, / Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia, / Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">1 Kings 1:5-6</a></span><br />At that time Adonijah, David’s son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, “I will be king!” And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him. / (His father had never once reprimanded him by saying, “Why do you act this way?” Adonijah was also very handsome, born next after Absalom.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-15.htm">1 Kings 2:15</a></span><br />“You know that the kingship was mine,” he said. “All Israel expected that I should reign, but the kingship has turned to my brother, for it has come to him from the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/14-3.htm">1 Chronicles 14:3-7</a></span><br />And David took more wives in Jerusalem and became the father of more sons and daughters. / These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, / Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-9.htm">1 Kings 1:9-10</a></span><br />And Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fattened calves near the stone of Zoheleth, which is next to En-rogel. He invited all his royal brothers and all the men of Judah who were servants of the king. / But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-24.htm">1 Kings 1:24-25</a></span><br />“My lord the king,” said Nathan, “did you say, ‘Adonijah will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne’? / For today he has gone down and sacrificed an abundance of oxen, fattened calves, and sheep, and has invited all the sons of the king, the commanders of the army, and Abiathar the priest. And behold, they are eating and drinking before him, saying, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-22.htm">1 Kings 2:22</a></span><br />King Solomon answered his mother, “Why do you request Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Since he is my older brother, you might as well request the kingdom for him and for Abiathar the priest and for Joab son of Zeruiah!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">1 Kings 11:1-3</a></span><br />King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. / These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love. / He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines—and his wives turned his heart away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-1.htm">1 Chronicles 29:1</a></span><br />Then King David said to the whole assembly, “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is young and inexperienced. The task is great because this palace is not for man, but for the LORD God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-11.htm">1 Kings 1:11-14</a></span><br />Then Nathan said to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, “Have you not heard that Adonijah son of Haggith has become king, and our lord David does not know it? / Now please, come and let me advise you. Save your own life and the life of your son Solomon. / Go at once to King David and say, ‘My lord the king, did you not swear to your maidservant, “Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne”? Why then has Adonijah become king?’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">1 Kings 1:32-35</a></span><br />Then King David said, “Call in for me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” So they came before the king. / “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">1 Kings 1:39-40</a></span><br />Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” / All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Matthew 1:6</a></span><br />and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/22-9.htm">1 Chronicles 22:9-10</a></span><br />But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign. / He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;</p><p class="hdg">Adonijah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">1 Kings 1:5</a></b></br> Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king: and he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/2-13.htm">1 Kings 2:13-25</a></b></br> And Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon. And she said, Comest thou peaceably? And he said, Peaceably… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/3-3.htm">Abital</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-3.htm">Abi'tal</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-16.htm">Adonijah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-16.htm">Adoni'jah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-23.htm">Fifth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-8.htm">Fourth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-2.htm">Haggith</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-1.htm">Shephatiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-1.htm">Shephati'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/3-3.htm">Abital</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-3.htm">Abi'tal</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">Adonijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">Adoni'jah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">Fifth</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-1.htm">Fourth</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">Haggith</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-3.htm">Shephatiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-3.htm">Shephati'ah</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">During the war David becomes stronger</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-2.htm">Six sons are born to him in Hebron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-6.htm">Abner, displeased with Ishbosheth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-7.htm">revolts to David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-13.htm">David requires as a condition to bring him his wife Michal</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-17.htm">Abner confers with the Israelites, feasted by David, and dismissed</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-22.htm">Joab returning from battle, is displeased with the king, and kills Abner</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-28.htm">David curses Joab</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-31.htm">and mourns for Abner</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>his fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith;</b><br>Adonijah, the fourth son of David, plays a significant role later in the narrative of 1 Kings. His name means "my Lord is Yahweh," which reflects the theistic culture of Israel. Adonijah's mother, Haggith, is one of David's wives, indicating the polygamous practices of the time, which were common among kings for political alliances and progeny. Adonijah's later attempt to claim the throne (1 Kings 1) parallels the earlier rebellion of his brother Absalom, highlighting the recurring theme of familial strife within David's house, as prophesied in <a href="/2_samuel/12-10.htm">2 Samuel 12:10</a>. This foreshadows the internal conflicts that would plague David's lineage, ultimately leading to the division of the kingdom.<p><b>his fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital;</b><br>Shephatiah, whose name means "Yahweh has judged," is less prominent in the biblical narrative, with no significant actions recorded. His mother, Abital, is another of David's wives, further illustrating the king's numerous marriages. The mention of Shephatiah and his mother serves to document the lineage and the complexity of David's family, which is crucial for understanding the succession issues that arise later. The listing of David's sons in this passage underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to David regarding his descendants (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>), while also setting the stage for the eventual rise of Solomon, who is not mentioned here but becomes the central figure in the continuation of David's dynasty.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/adonijah.htm">Adonijah</a></b><br>The fourth son of King David, born to Haggith. Adonijah later attempted to claim the throne of Israel, which led to significant conflict within David's family.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/haggith.htm">Haggith</a></b><br>One of King David's wives and the mother of Adonijah. Her role is primarily noted in the context of her son's ambitions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/shephatiah.htm">Shephatiah</a></b><br>The fifth son of King David, born to Abital. Little is known about Shephatiah beyond his mention in the genealogies.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/abital.htm">Abital</a></b><br>Another of King David's wives, the mother of Shephatiah. Like Haggith, her significance is tied to her offspring.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a></b><br>The second king of Israel, known for his complex family dynamics and the challenges that arose from his multiple marriages and children.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_polygamy.htm">The Consequences of Polygamy</a></b><br>David's multiple marriages led to complex family dynamics and strife. This serves as a cautionary tale about the complications that arise from not adhering to God's design for marriage.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/ambition_and_its_dangers.htm">Ambition and Its Dangers</a></b><br>Adonijah's ambition to become king, despite not being chosen by God, led to conflict and division. This highlights the importance of seeking God's will rather than pursuing personal ambition.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_parental_guidance.htm">The Importance of Parental Guidance</a></b><br>David's lack of intervention in his children's lives, particularly with Adonijah, underscores the need for active and godly parenting.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a></b><br>Despite human attempts to control outcomes, God's sovereign plan prevails, as seen in Solomon's eventual anointing as king.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_dynamics_and_faithfulness.htm">Family Dynamics and Faithfulness</a></b><br>The account encourages believers to navigate family relationships with wisdom and faithfulness, seeking God's guidance in all interactions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_adonijah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Adonijah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_many_wives_did_king_david_have.htm">How many wives did King David have?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_children_of_king_david.htm">Who were the children of King David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_2_samuel_3_2-5_allow_polygamy.htm">2 Samuel 3:2-5: Why does this passage allow David's polygamy despite Deuteronomy 17:17 warning against multiplying wives?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/3-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">his fourth</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָרְבִיעִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·rə·ḇî·‘î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7243.htm">Strong's 7243: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fourth, a fourth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was Adonijah,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדֹנִיָּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nî·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_138.htm">Strong's 138: </a> </span><span class="str2">Adonijah -- 'my Lord is Yahweh', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶן־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Haggith;</span><br /><span class="heb">חַגִּ֑ית</span> <span class="translit">(ḥag·gîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2294.htm">Strong's 2294: </a> </span><span class="str2">Haggith -- 'festal', a wife of David</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his fifth</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַחֲמִישִׁ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ha·ḥă·mî·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2549.htm">Strong's 2549: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fifth, a fifth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was Shephatiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁפַטְיָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·p̄aṭ·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8203.htm">Strong's 8203: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shephatiah -- 'Yah has judged', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶן־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Abital;</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִיטָֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî·ṭāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_37.htm">Strong's 37: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abital -- 'my father is (the) dew', a wife of David</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/3-4.htm">2 Samuel 3:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/3-4.htm">2 Samuel 3:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/3-4.htm">2 Samuel 3:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/3-4.htm">2 Samuel 3:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/3-4.htm">2 Samuel 3:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/3-4.htm">2 Samuel 3:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/3-4.htm">2 Samuel 3:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/3-4.htm">2 Samuel 3:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/3-4.htm">2 Samuel 3:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/3-4.htm">2 Samuel 3:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/3-4.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 3:4 And the fourth Adonijah the son (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/3-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 3:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 3:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/3-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 3:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 3:5" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>