2 Samuel 3:1-8 ▼

1 After this, a state of protracted war existed between Saul's dynasty and David's dynasty, and the dynasty of David continued to grow and become strong while the dynasty of Saul continued to grow weaker.

2 During this time, sons were born to David while he was living in Hebron. His firstborn was Amnon by Ahinoam from Jezreel,

3 his second was Chileab by Abigail, widow of Nabal from Carmel, his third was Absalom by Maacah, daughter of King Talmai from Geshur,

4 his fourth was Adonijah by Haggith, his fifth was Shephatiah by Abital,

5 and his sixth was Ithream by David's wife Eglah. They were all born to David in Hebron.

6 While war continued between the dynasties of Saul and David, Abner was growing in influence within the dynasty of Saul.

7 Meanwhile, Saul had a mistress named Rizpah, who was the daughter of Aiah. Ish-bosheth asked Abner, |Why did you have sex with my father's mistress?|

8 What Ish-bosheth said made Abner furious, so he replied, |A dog's head for Judah—is that what I am? Up until today I've kept on showing loyalty to your father Saul's dynasty, to his relatives and friends, and I haven't turned you over to David, but you're charging me today with moral guilt regarding this woman!