1. The war between the house of Saul and the house of David lasted a long time. David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.
2. Sons were born to David in Hebron:his firstborn was Amnon the son of Ahinoam of Jezreel;
3. his second, Kileab the son of Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel;the third, Absalom the son of Maakah daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;