2 Samuel 3:4 gives the same genealogical entry: 'the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith'.

2 Samuel 13:20-28 shows Absalom plotting revenge after Tamar's rape. His genealogy here with a Geshurite mother explains his later flight to Geshur.

2 Samuel 13:38 states Absalom fled to Geshur. This genealogy identifies his mother as Maakah, daughter of Geshur's king, explaining his refuge.

2 Samuel 14:23 records Joab bringing Absalom back from Geshur. This genealogy explains why Absalom fled there—his mother was Geshur's princess.

2 Samuel 14:23 records Joab bringing Absalom back from Geshur. This genealogy explains why Absalom fled there—his mother was Geshur's princess.

2 Samuel 15:8 recounts Absalom's pretext of a vow in Hebron, the start of his rebellion — the son listed here.

2 Samuel 18:14 records Joab killing Absalom. This genealogy lists Absalom as David's son, marking the tragic end of his rebellious line.

2 Samuel 18:33 shows David mourning Absalom. This genealogy introduces Absalom as David's son, intensifying the father's grief.

1 Kings 1:5 shows Adonijah exalting himself to be king — the son listed here.

1 Kings 2:24 records Solomon's oath to put Adonijah to death, the fate of the son listed here.

1 Kings 2:25 describes Adonijah's execution by Benaiah, fulfilling the oath.

2 Samuel 13:37 notes Absalom fleeing to his grandfather Talmai king of Geshur — the son's maternal lineage.

1 Kings 1:6 adds that David never disciplined Adonijah, explaining his later ambition.

Joshua 13:13 notes Israelites failed to drive out Geshurites. This explains why Geshur remained a kingdom, allowing Absalom's refuge there.

2 Samuel 18:18 notes Absalom's monument because he had no son. This genealogy lists him without descendants, confirming his line ended.

2 Samuel 19:4-10 depicts David's mourning affecting the kingdom. This genealogy identifies Absalom's place in David's family, explaining the personal impact.