1. The war between Saul's royal house and David's royal house lasted a long time. David grew stronger and stronger. But the royal house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.
2. Sons were born to David in Hebron. His first son was Amnon. Amnon's mother was Ahinoam from Jezreel.
3. His second son was Kileab. Kileab's mother was Abigail. She was Nabal's widow from Carmel. The third son was Absalom. His mother was Maacah. She was the daughter of Talmai, the king of Geshur.
4. The fourth son was Adonijah. His mother was Haggith. The fifth son was Shephatiah. His mother was Abital.
5. The sixth son was Ithream. His mother was David's wife Eglah. Those sons were born to David in Hebron.
6. The fighting continued between David's royal house and Saul's royal house. Abner gained more and more power in the royal house of Saul.