Abital

A woman from the time of Israel's united kingdom, wife of David and mother of Shephatiah, mentioned in 2 Samuel 3:4.

About Abital

Mother of King David’s fifth son, Shephatiah (2 Samuel 3:4; 1 Chronicles 3:3).

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Family Relationships

Partner
David
Child
Shephatiah

Key References

2 Samuel 3:4

his fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith; his fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital;

1 Chronicles 3:3

the fifth was Shephatiah by Abital; and the sixth was Ithream by his wife Eglah.

All Scripture References (2)

2 Samuel (1)
2 Samuel 3:4

his fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith; his fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital;

1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 3:3

the fifth was Shephatiah by Abital; and the sixth was Ithream by his wife Eglah.