2-5. During the Hebron years, sons were born to David:Amnon, born of Ahinoam of Jezreel—the firstborn;Kileab, born of Abigail of Carmel, Nabal’s widow—his second;Absalom, born of Maacah, daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur—the third;Adonijah, born of Haggith—the fourth;Shephatiah, born of Abital—the fifth;Ithream, born of Eglah—the sixth.These six sons of David were born in Hebron.
20. When Abner and the twenty men who were with him met with David in Hebron, David laid out a feast for them.
21. Abner then said, “I’m ready. Let me go now to rally everyone in Israel for my master, the king. They’ll make a treaty with you, authorizing you to rule them however you see fit.” Abner was sent off with David’s blessing.