Haggith was a wife of King David and the mother of his fourth son Adonijah.
About Haggith
One of the wives of King David. She was the mother of Adonijah (2 Samuel 3:4; 1 Kings 1:5, 11; 2:13; 1 Chronicles 3:2). Haggith gave birth to Adonijah in the city of Hebron. This happened while David had his capital city there. In the list of David's wives and sons in 2 Samuel, Haggith and her son Adonijah are mentioned fourth.
Family Relationships
- Partner
- David
- Child
- Adonijah (Son of David)
Key References
his fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith; his fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital;
At that time Adonijah, David’s son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, “I will be king!” And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him.
the third was Absalom the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; the fourth was Adonijah the son of Haggith;
All Scripture References (5)
2 Samuel (1)
his fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith; his fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital;
1 Kings (3)
At that time Adonijah, David’s son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, “I will be king!” And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him.
Then Nathan said to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, “Have you not heard that Adonijah son of Haggith has become king, and our lord David does not know it?
Now Adonijah son of Haggith went to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, and she asked, “Do you come in peace?” “Yes, in peace,” he replied.
1 Chronicles (1)
the third was Absalom the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; the fourth was Adonijah the son of Haggith;