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2 Samuel 3:2-5 The Reign of David Begins

2 Sons were born to David in Hebron:
His firstborn was Amnon the son of Ahinoam of Jezreel;

3 his second, Kileab the son of Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel;
the third, Absalom the son of Maacah daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;

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

5 and the sixth, Ithream the son of David’s wife Eglah.
These were born to David in Hebron.

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Cross References for 2 Samuel 3:2-5

Genesis 49:3-4 - “Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, the first sign of my strength, excelling in honor, exc... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:3-4 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:3-4

1 Samuel 25:43 - David had also married Ahinoam of Jezreel, and they both were his wives. Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:43 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:43

1 Samuel 25:42-43 - Abigail quickly got on a donkey and, attended by her five maids, went with David’s messengers a... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:42-43 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:42-43

1 Chronicles 3:1-4 - The Sons of David These were the sons of David born to him in Hebron: The firstborn was Amnon t... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 3:1-4 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 3:1-4

2 Samuel 13:1-29 - Amnon and Tamar In the course of time, Amnon son of David fell in love with Tamar, the beautifu... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:1-29 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:1-29