King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;
Complete Jewish Bible:
the fourth, Adoniyah the son of Haggit; the fifth, Sh'fatyah the son of Avital;
Berean Standard Bible:
his fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith; his fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital;
American Standard Version:
and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the fourth{H7243}, Adonijah{H138} the son{H1121} of Haggith{H2294}; and the fifth{H2549}, Shephatiah{H8203} the son{H1121} of Abital{H37};
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Kings 1:5
- ¶ Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king: and he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him.
1 Kings 1:18
- And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth; and now, my lord the king, thou knowest [it] not:
1 Kings 2:13
- And Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon. And she said, Comest thou peaceably? And he said, Peaceably.
1 Kings 2:25
- And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him that he died.
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Commentary for 2 Samuel 3:4
2 Samuel 3:4 is a verse that lists two of King David's sons, Adonijah and Shephatiah, born to different mothers, Haggith and Abital, respectively. This verse is part of a section in the Second Book of Samuel detailing the family of King David, providing a genealogical account of his children born in Hebron during the early years of his reign.
In the broader historical context, this verse reflects the polygamous practices of ancient Israelite kings, as David had multiple wives and concubines, which was common among monarchs of that time for political alliances and progeny. Adonijah, mentioned as the fourth son, later plays a significant role in the succession narrative, attempting to seize the throne from his brother Solomon, who was their father David's chosen successor (1 Kings 1). Shephatiah, on the other hand, is not as prominently featured in the subsequent narrative.
The themes present in this verse include the importance of lineage and succession in the ancient Near East, the complexity of royal family dynamics, and the political intrigue that often surrounded the selection of an heir to the throne. It also touches on the theme of divine promise and fulfillment, as the lineage of David is crucial to the messianic line that leads to Jesus Christ in the New Testament. The mention of these sons sets the stage for later conflicts and the unfolding of God's covenant with David, which includes the promise that his dynasty would last forever (2 Samuel 7).
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7243
There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רְבִיעִי
Transliteration: rᵉbîyʻîy
Pronunciation: reb-ee-ee'
Description: or רְבִעִי; from רָבַע; fourth; also (fractionally) a fourth; foursquare, fourth (part). - Strong's Number: H138
There are 125 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲדֹנִיָּה
Transliteration: ʼĂdônîyâh
Pronunciation: ad-o-nee-yaw'
Description: original (prolonged) אֲדֹנִיָּהוּ ; from אָדוֹן and יָהּ; lord (i.e. worshipper) of Jah; Adonijah, the name of three Israelites; Adonijah. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H2294
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חַגִּית
Transliteration: Chaggîyth
Pronunciation: khag-gheeth'
Description: xlit Chaggiyîth corrected to Chaggîyth; feminine of חַגִּי; festive; Chaggith, a wife of David; Haggith. - Strong's Number: H2549
There are 44 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֲמִישִׁי
Transliteration: chămîyshîy
Pronunciation: kham-ee-shee'
Description: or חֲמִשִּׁי; ordinal from חָמֵשׁ; fifth; also a fifth; fifth (part). - Strong's Number: H8203
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁפַטְיָה
Transliteration: Shᵉphaṭyâh
Pronunciation: shef-at-yaw'
Description: or שְׁפַטְיָהוּ; from שָׁפַט and יָהּ; Jah has judged; Shephatjah, the name of ten Israelites; Shephatiah. - Strong's Number: H37
There are 3197 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲבִיטָל
Transliteration: ʼĂbîyṭâl
Pronunciation: ab-ee-tal'
Description: from אָב and טַל; father of dew (i.e. fresh); Abital, a wife of King David; Abital.