Bible Dictionary
Haggith
Haggith was one of David’s wives and the mother of Adonijah, who later attempted to claim the throne. She is mentioned in the accounts of David’s family and the succession of Solomon.
Definition
Haggith, meaning “festive” or “a dancer,” was one of David’s wives and the mother of Adonijah, David’s fourth son.
Biblical Usage
Haggith is mentioned in the accounts of David’s family and of Adonijah’s attempt to obtain the throne. Adonijah was born while David’s capital was at Hebron.
Historical Background
She is identified as David’s fifth wife in the supplied material. Adonijah was noted for his beauty, like Absalom.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Festive; the dancer, a wife of David and the mother of Adonijah (2 Sam. 3:4; 1 Kings 1:5, 11; 2:13; 1 Chr. 3:2), who, like Absalom, was famed for his beauty.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(festive; a dancer), one of David’s wives, the mother of Adonijah. (2 Samuel 3:4; 1 Kings 1:6) (B.C. 1053.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>hag'-ith (chaggith, "festal"): According to 2Sa 3:4; 1Ki 1:5,11; 2:13; 1Ch 3:2, the fifth wife of David and the mother of his fourth son, Adonijah. The latter was born in Hebron while David's capital was there (2Sa 3:4,5).</p>