Old Testament
Abital
Abital was one of the wives of King David and the mother of his son Shephatiah.
Abital is identified in the genealogical records of 2 Samuel 3:4 and 1 Chronicles 3:3 as one of the wives David took while reigning in Hebron. She is the mother of Shephatiah, David's fifth son. Beyond her role as a wife of the king and mother of a royal prince, the biblical text provides no further details regarding her life or actions.
In the text
- Verses
- 2
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 3:4
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 3:3
Where Abital appears
2 verses · 2 chaptersIn the same books
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
- Abishai23 versesA valiant commander and nephew of King David who served as a loyal leader in Israel's military.
- Abigail17 versesA wise and discerning woman who prevented David from committing bloodshed against her foolish husband, Nabal.
- Ornan17 versesA Jebusite who sold his threshing floor to King David for the site of the future temple.
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