The fifth son of King David. (2 Samuel 3:2-5) David made his sons priests in his court. (2 Samuel 8:18)
- Tribe: Judah
- Birthplace: Hebron
- Father: King David
- Mother: Abital
- Siblings: Amnon of Ahinoam of Jezreel, Chileab of Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur, Adonijah the son of Haggith, Shephatiah the son of Abital, and Ithream of Eglah. (2 Samuel 3:2-5), Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia, Elishama, Eliada, Eliphelet. (2 Samuel 5:13-16)