2 Samuel 3:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 3:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 3:4 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 3:4 — KJV
“And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;”
— 2 Samuel 3:4 (KJV)
2 Samuel 3:4 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 3:4
“The third, Absalom the son of Maachah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur: the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith:”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:4: fourth, adonijah, son
“Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king: and he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him. be king: Heb. reign”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:4: adonijah, son, haggith
“Wherefore Nathan spake unto Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, saying, Hast thou not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith doth reign, and David our lord knoweth it not?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:4: adonijah, son, haggith
“And Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon. And she said, Comest thou peaceably? And he said, Peaceably.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:4: adonijah, son, haggith
“The fifth, Shephatiah of Abital: the sixth, Ithream by Eglah his wife.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:4: fifth, shephatiah, abital
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