3:2 Now sons were born to David in Hebron. His firstborn was Amnon, born to Ahinoam the Jezreelite. 3:3 His second son 1 was Kileab, born to Abigail the widow 2 of Nabal the Carmelite. His third son was Absalom, the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur. 3:4 His fourth son was Adonijah, the son of Haggith. His fifth son was Shephatiah, the son of Abitail. 3:5 His sixth son was Ithream, born to David’s wife Eglah. These sons 3 were all born to David in Hebron.
1 tn The Hebrew text does not have the word “son.” So also in vv. 3-5.
2 tn Heb “wife.”
3 tn The Hebrew text does not have “sons.”