2 Samuel 3:1-3

New Century Version

3 There was a long war between the people who supported Saul’s family and those who supported David’s family. The supporters of David’s family became stronger and stronger, but the supporters of Saul’s family became weaker and weaker.

David’s Sons

² Sons were born to David at Hebron. The first was Amnon, whose mother was Ahinoam from Jezreel. ³ The second son was Kileab, whose mother was Abigail, the widow of Nabal from Carmel. The third son was Absalom, whose mother was Maacah daughter of Talmai, the king of Geshur.