Old Testament
Haggith
One of King David's wives and the mother of his son Adonijah.
Haggith is identified in the genealogical records of 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles as one of the wives David took while reigning in Hebron. She is primarily significant as the mother of Adonijah, who attempted to claim the throne of Israel before Solomon was established as king. The text provides no further biographical details regarding her life or actions.
In the text
- Verses
- 5
- Books
- 3
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 3:4
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 3:2
Where Haggith appears
5 verses · 4 chaptersIn the same books
- Hushai13 versesA loyal friend and advisor to King David who acted as a double agent to thwart Absalom's rebellion.
- Bathsheba11 versesThe wife of Uriah the Hittite who became David's wife and the mother of King Solomon.
- Absalom85 versesThe third son of King David who led a violent rebellion to usurp his father's throne.
- Abner53 versesAbner was the commander of Saul's army and a key figure in the transition of power to David.
- Adonijah25 versesThe fourth son of David who attempted to seize the throne of Israel before Solomon was established as king.
- Zeruiah23 versesThe sister of King David and mother of his three prominent military commanders: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel.
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