Abital
David's wife in Hebron and mother of Shephatiah
Abital belonged to the circle of wives that King David married during his seven and a half years as king in Hebron over Judah. She is known as the mother of Shephatiah, David's fifth son according to the order in 2 Samuel. Both in this writing and in 1 Chronicles she is mentioned in the lists of David's wives and their sons. Beyond these two brief references, Abital remains a quiet figure in the biblical narrative, with no information given about her background, family, or later life.
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Married to David in Hebron
Abital became one of David's wives during the period when he reigned as king over Judah in Hebron. She gave birth to her son Shephatiah, who was the fifth of David's sons born in this city.
Recorded in the genealogy in 1 Chronicles
Abital and her son Shephatiah are also recorded in the genealogy in 1 Chronicles, as part of the overview of David's royal family in Hebron.