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David's sons

David's men continued to fight against the men who were faithful to Saul's family. The war continued for a long time. David's army became stronger and stronger, but Saul's army became weaker and weaker.

While David lived in Hebron he had several sons:

The firstborn was Amnon. Ahinoam from Jezreel gave birth to him.

The second son was Kileab. Nabal's widow, Abigail, from Carmel gave birth to him.

The third son was Absalom. His mother was Maakah, the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur.

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