2 Samuel 3:4

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

his fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith; his fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital;

American Standard Version (1901)

and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;

Bible in Basic English

And the fourth, Adonijah, the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah, the son of Abital;

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the fourth Adonias, the son of Haggith: and the fifth Saphathia the son of Abital:

Free Bible Version

Adonijah (fourth), by Haggith; Shephatiah (fifth), by Abital;

Geneva Bible 1599

And the fourth, Adoniiah the sonne of Haggith, and the fifth, Shephatiah the sonne of Abital,

King James (Authorized) Version

And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;

Translation for Translators

The next one was Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith. The next one was Shephatiah, whose mother was Abital.

Unlocked Literal Bible

David's fourth son, Adonijah, was the son of Haggith. His fifth son was Shephatiah son of Abital,

Noah Webster Bible

And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;

World English Bible

and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;

Young's Literal Translation

and the fourth [is] Adonijah son of Haggith, and the fifth [is] Shephatiah son of Abital,

Context

The House of David Strengthened

³his 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; ⁴his fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith; his fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital;

Summary

This verse lists the sons born to David in Hebron, highlighting his growing influence and power as king. The mention of David's sons signifies his royal lineage and the fulfillment of God's promise to establish his kingdom. Each son mentioned represents a step towards solidifying David's reign and the continuation of his legacy. This genealogy serves as a historical record of David's descendants and the unfolding of God's plan for the nation of Israel through the Davidic line. It also sets the stage for the eventual reign of Solomon, who would succeed David as king.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith,.... The same that usurped the throne before his father's death, to anticipate Solomon, and died by his order, Kg1 1:5, and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital; of whom we read nowhere else.

2 Samuel 3:4

The House of David Strengthened

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Berean Standard Bible

his fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith; his fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital;

American Standard Version (1901)

and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;

Bible in Basic English

And the fourth, Adonijah, the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah, the son of Abital;

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the fourth Adonias, the son of Haggith: and the fifth Saphathia the son of Abital:

Free Bible Version

Adonijah (fourth), by Haggith; Shephatiah (fifth), by Abital;

Geneva Bible 1599

And the fourth, Adoniiah the sonne of Haggith, and the fifth, Shephatiah the sonne of Abital,

King James (Authorized) Version

And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;

Translation for Translators

The next one was Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith. The next one was Shephatiah, whose mother was Abital.

Unlocked Literal Bible

David's fourth son, Adonijah, was the son of Haggith. His fifth son was Shephatiah son of Abital,

Noah Webster Bible

And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;

World English Bible

and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;

Young's Literal Translation

and the fourth [is] Adonijah son of Haggith, and the fifth [is] Shephatiah son of Abital,