1. There was war for a long time between Saul’s family and David’s family. David became stronger and stronger, but Saul’s family became weaker and weaker.
2. These are David’s sons who were born at Hebron: The first son was Amnon. Amnon’s mother was Ahinoam from Jezreel.
3. The second son was Kileab. His mother was Abigail, who had been the wife of Nabal from Carmel. The third son was Absalom. Absalom’s mother was Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur.
4. The fourth son was Adonijah. Adonijah’s mother was Haggith. The fifth son was Shephatiah. Shephatiah’s mother was Abital.
5. The sixth son was Ithream. Ithream’s mother was David’s wife Eglah. These sons were all born at Hebron.
6. As the families of Saul and David fought each other, Abner became more and more powerful in Saul’s army.
7. Saul had a slave woman named Rizpah daughter of Aiah. Ish Bosheth said to Abner, “Why did you have sexual relations with my father’s servant woman?”
31-32. David said to Joab and to all the people with Joab, “Tear your clothes and put on sackcloth. Cry for Abner.” They buried Abner in Hebron. David went to the funeral. King David and all the people cried at Abner’s grave.