Shephatiah, a son of David and Abital during Israel's united kingdom, is first mentioned in 2 Samuel 3:4.
About Shephatiah
One of six sons born to King David during his seven-year rule at Hebron. The mother of Shephatiah was Abital, one of the wives of David (2 Samuel 3:4; 1 Chronicles 3:3).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- David, Abital
- Half-siblings 20
- Amnon, Chileab, Absalom, Adonijah (Son of David), Ithream, Shammua (2 Samuel 5:14), Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg (2 Samuel 5:15), Japhia (2 Samuel 5:15), Elishama (2 Samuel 5:16), Eliada, Eliphelet, Tamar, Elpelet, Nogah, Jerimoth (2 Chronicles 11:18)
- Nieces & Nephews 6
- Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27), Mattatha, Taphath, Basemath (1 Kings 4:15), Rehoboam, Mahalath (2 Chronicles 11:18)
- Aunts 2
- Zeruiah, Abigail (Sister of King David)
- Uncles 7
- Eliab (Son of Jesse), Abinadab (Son of Jesse), Shimeah, Nethanel (1 Chronicles 2:14), Raddai, Ozem, Elihu (1 Chronicles 27:18)
- Cousins 6
- Abihail (Daughter of Eliab), Jonadab, Abishai, Joab, Asahel, Amasa
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.