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2 Samuel 3:4

King James Version (KJV)

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And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;

2 Samuel 3:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 3:4

Theological / Devotional

Adonijah. Literally, “Yahweh is my Lord.” This is the son who, when David was old, aspired to the crown (1 Kings 1:5), and was later put to death by Solomon (1 Kings 2:24, 25). After the death of his three elder brothers, Chileab being presumably dead, Adonijah regarded himself the rightful heir to the throne.

Shephatiah. Literally, “Yahweh has judged.” Nothing is known concerning this son.

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