1. As the war between the royal families of Saul and David dragged on, David’s family became stronger and stronger, and Saul’s family became weaker and weaker.
2. Sons were born to David while he was in Hebron. His first son was Amnon, ⌊born⌋ to Ahinoam from Jezreel.
3. The second was Chileab, ⌊born⌋ to Abigail (who had been Nabal’s wife) from Carmel. The third was Absalom, whose mother was Maacah (the daughter of King Talmai) from Geshur.
4. The fourth was Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith. The fifth was Shephatiah, whose mother was Abital.
5. The sixth was Ithream, ⌊born⌋ to David’s wife Eglah. These sons were born to David while he was in Hebron.
6. During the war between the families of Saul and David, Abner strengthened his position in Saul’s royal family.
7. Saul had a concubine named Rizpah (Aiah’s daughter). Ishbosheth asked Abner, “Why did you have sex with my father’s concubine?”