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And there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David. And David was going on and was strong, but the house of Saul was going on and was weak.

And sons were born to David in Hebron. And his first-born was Amnon, of Ahinoam of Jezreel.

And his second was Chileab, of Abigail the former wife of Nabal of Carmel. And the third was Absalom the son of Maacah, the daughter of Talmai the king of Geshur.

And the fourth was Adonijah the son of Haggith. And the fifth was Shephatiah the son of Abital.

And the sixth was Ithream, of Eglah the wife of David. These were born to David in Hebron.