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Shephatiah, the fifth son of David, born to him and his wife Abital in Hebron.
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Shephatiah was the fifth son of King David, born to him and his wife Abital during his reign in Hebron, as mentioned in 2Sa.3.4 and 1Ch.3.3. He was born before David's ascension to the throne over all Israel and the establishment of Jerusalem as the capital. Shephatiah is listed among David's six sons born in Hebron, along with Amnon, Chileab (Daniel), Absalom, Adonijah, and Ithream. Each of these sons was born to a different wife of David. Beyond his birth and lineage, no other details are provided about Shephatiah's life or any significant role he may have played in the kingdom.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8203
his fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith; his fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital;
the fifth was Shephatiah by Abital; and the sixth was Ithream by his wife Eglah.
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