2 Samuel 5:14
2 Samuel 5:14 in Multiple Translations
These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,
And these are the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem: Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,
These are the names of those whose birth took place in Jerusalem: Shammua and Shobab and Nathan and Solomon
These are the names of his children born in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
And these bee the names of the sonnes that were borne vnto him in Ierusale: Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Salomon,
And these [are] the names of those born to him in Jerusalem: Shammuah, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,
These are the names of those who were born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
And these are the names of those that were born to him in Jerusalem; Shammuah, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,
And these are the names of them, that were born to him in Jerusalem, Samua, and Sobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,
The names of the sons who were born in Jerusalem were Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
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2 Samuel 5:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֵ֗לֶּה
שְׁמ֛וֹת
הַ/יִּלֹּדִ֥ים
ל֖/וֹ
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
שַׁמּ֣וּעַ
וְ/שׁוֹבָ֔ב
וְ/נָתָ֖ן
וּ/שְׁלֹמֹֽה
וְ/אֵ֗לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Conj | Pron
שְׁמ֛וֹת
shêm
H8034
name
N-mp
הַ/יִּלֹּדִ֥ים
yillôwd
H3209
born
Art | Adj
ל֖/וֹ
Prep | Suff
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
שַׁמּ֣וּעַ
Shammûwaʻ
H8051
Shammua
N-proper
וְ/שׁוֹבָ֔ב
Shôwbâb
H7727
Shobab
Conj | N-proper
וְ/נָתָ֖ן
Nâthân
H5416
Nathan
Conj | N-proper
וּ/שְׁלֹמֹֽה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
Solomon
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 5:14
וְ/אֵ֗לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
שְׁמ֛וֹת
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-mp
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
הַ/יִּלֹּדִ֥ים
yillôwd
H3209
"born"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means born or to be born, like when Jesus was born in Matthew 2:1. It is often used in KJV translations to describe someone's birth or origin.
Definition: born
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: born. See also: Exodus 1:22; 2 Samuel 5:14; 2 Samuel 12:14.
ל֖/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
שַׁמּ֣וּעַ
Shammûwaʻ
H8051
"Shammua"
N-proper
Shammua was a man from the tribe of Levi who lived during the time of Exile and Return. He was the son of Galal and the father of Obadiah, and is also mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:16 and Nehemiah 11:17.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.16; son of: Galal (H1559H); father of: Obadiah (H5662K); also called Shammua at Neh.11.17; Another name of she.ma.yah (שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ "Shemaiah" H8098F) § Shammua = "renowned" 1) son of Zaccur and the spy from the tribe of Reuben 2) son of David by his wife Bathsheba 2a) also 'Shammuah' and 'Shimea' 3) aLevite, son of Galal and father of Abda who lived in Jerusalem after the return from exile in the time of Nehemiah 3a) also 'Shemaiah' 4) a priest, head of the family of Bilgah in the time of Joiakim after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Shammua, Shammuah. See also: Numbers 13:4; 1 Chronicles 14:4; Nehemiah 12:18.
וְ/שׁוֹבָ֔ב
Shôwbâb
H7727
"Shobab"
Conj | N-proper
Shobab was an Israelite who lived during the time of the wilderness and was the son of Caleb. His name means rebellious, and he is mentioned in 1 Chronicles as part of the tribe of Judah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.18; son of: Caleb (H3612H) and Jerioth(?) (H3408); brother of: Hur (H2354), Jesher (H3475), Ardon (H0715), Mareshah@1Ch.2.42 (H4337), Haran (H2771B), Moza (H4162), Gazez (H1495), Jahdai (H3056), Sheber (H7669), Tirhanah (H8647), Shaaph (H8174H), Sheva (H7724) and Achsah (H5915H) § Shobab = "rebellious" 1) son of David by Bathsheba 2) a Judaite, son of Caleb by his wife Azubah and grandson of Hezron
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Shobab. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Chronicles 3:5; 1 Chronicles 14:4.
וְ/נָתָ֖ן
Nâthân
H5416
"Nathan"
Conj | N-proper
Nathan was a prophet in the time of King David and Solomon, and his name means 'giver' in Hebrew, as mentioned in 1 Kings and 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.39 § Nathan = "giver" 1) a son of David by Bathsheba 2) the eminent prophet in the time of David and Solomon 3) a man of Zobah, father of one of David's mighty warriors 4) father of Azariah who was over the officers of Solomon 5) son of Attai and father of Zabad of the tribe of Judah 6) brother of Joel of the tribe of Judah 7) one of the head men who returned from Babylon with Ezra 8) a man with a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 9) head of a family of Israel who shall mourn when they look on Him whom they pierced
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Nathan. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Kings 1:34; Psalms 51:2.
וּ/שְׁלֹמֹֽה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
"Solomon"
Conj | N-proper
Shelomoh, or Solomon, was a king of Judah and successor of his father David, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:14 and known for his wisdom.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.14; son of: David (H1732) and Bathsheba (H1339); brother of: Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727) and Nathan (H5416); half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); married to daughter_of_Pharaoh (H6547P) and Naamah (H5279A); father of: Taphath (H2955), Basemath (H1315) and Rehoboam (H7346); also called Jedidiah at 2Sa.12.25; § Solomon = "peace" son of David by Bathsheba and 3rd king of Israel; author of Proverbs and Song of Songs
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: Solomon. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Kings 9:25; 2 Chronicles 7:8.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 5:14
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- 2 Samuel 5:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 5:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 5:14
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:14
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 5:14
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:14
- Sermons on 2 Samuel 5:14
Context — David’s Family Grows
12And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.
13After he had arrived from Hebron, David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, and more sons and daughters were born to him.
14These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
15Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia, 16Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.Cross References
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 3:5–9 | and these sons were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. These four were born to him by Bathsheba daughter of Ammiel. David’s other sons were Ibhar, Elishua, Eliphelet, Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia, Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet—nine in all. These were all the sons of David, besides the sons by his concubines. And Tamar was their sister. |
| 2 | Luke 2:31 | which You have prepared in the sight of all people, |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 14:4 | These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, |
| 4 | 2 Samuel 12:24–25 | Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and lay with her. So she gave birth to a son, and they named him Solomon. Now the LORD loved the child and sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah because the LORD loved him. |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 12:1–7 | Then the LORD sent Nathan to David, and when he arrived, he said, “There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor. The rich man had a great number of sheep and cattle, but the poor man had nothing except one small ewe lamb that he had bought. He raised it, and it grew up with him and his children. It shared his food and drank from his cup; it slept in his arms and was like a daughter to him. Now a traveler came to the rich man, who refrained from taking one of his own sheep or cattle to prepare for the traveler who had come to him. Instead, he took the poor man’s lamb and prepared it for his guest.” David burned with anger against the man and said to Nathan: “As surely as the LORD lives, the man who did this deserves to die! Because he has done this thing and has shown no pity, he must pay for the lamb four times over.” Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul. |
| 6 | Matthew 1:6 | and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, |
2 Samuel 5:14 Summary
In 2 Samuel 5:14, we see that David had several children born to him in Jerusalem, including Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. This verse is important because it shows that David's family was growing and thriving in the city that he had recently conquered. As we read in Psalm 127:3-5, children are a blessing from the Lord, and David's children played an important role in the kingdom of Israel. By looking at David's life, we can see that God is faithful to His promises, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-13, and that He can use our families and relationships to accomplish great things.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Bible list the names of David's children in 2 Samuel 5:14?
The Bible lists the names of David's children to provide a historical record and to highlight the fulfillment of God's promises to David, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-13, where God promises to establish David's descendants as kings over Israel.
What is the significance of Jerusalem as the birthplace of David's children in 2 Samuel 5:14?
Jerusalem is significant as the birthplace of David's children because it represents the city that David had recently conquered and made the capital of Israel, as seen in 2 Samuel 5:6-12, and it symbolizes the beginning of a new era for the kingdom of Israel.
How does the listing of David's children in 2 Samuel 5:14 relate to the rest of the chapter?
The listing of David's children in 2 Samuel 5:14 is part of a larger narrative that highlights David's establishment as king over Israel, as seen in 2 Samuel 5:12, and it serves as a contrast to the previous verse, 2 Samuel 5:13, which mentions David's taking of more concubines and wives.
What can we learn about David's family life from 2 Samuel 5:14?
From 2 Samuel 5:14, we can learn that David's family life was complex, with multiple wives and children, and that his family played an important role in the kingdom of Israel, as seen in 1 Kings 1:30-40, where David's son Solomon succeeds him as king.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of David's children in 2 Samuel 5:14 reveal about God's plan for David's life and the kingdom of Israel?
- How does the fact that David's children were born in Jerusalem relate to the theme of God's presence and blessing in the city, as seen in Psalm 132:13-14?
- What does the inclusion of Solomon's name in the list of David's children in 2 Samuel 5:14 suggest about his future role in the kingdom of Israel, as seen in 1 Kings 1:30-40?
- How can we apply the principles of family and legacy seen in 2 Samuel 5:14 to our own lives and relationships, in light of Psalm 127:3-5?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 5:14
And these [be] the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem,.... The names of his sons, for his daughters are not mentioned, and these seem to be such only that were born of his wives, see
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 5:14
And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammuah, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:14
2 Samuel 5:14 And these [be] the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,Ver. 14. And Nathan.] Who therefore cannot be the same with Ithream, born of Eglah, David’ s wife, as some would have it.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:14
(14) These be the names.—The same list, with some variations, is given in 1 Chronicles 3:5-8; 1 Chronicles 14:5-7. According to 1 Chronicles 3:5, the first four were children of Bathsheba (Bath-shua), and were consequently not born until a later period of David’s reign. Solomon and Nathan are the two sons through whom St. Matthew and St. Luke trace our Lord’s genealogy. Although Solomon is placed last in all the lists, he appears, from 2 Samuel 12:24, to have been the oldest of Bathsheba’s sons, and could otherwise hardly have been old enough to take charge of the kingdom at his father’s death. The variations in the names are chiefly mere differences of spelling. The first, Elishama, in 1 Chronicles 3:6, is evidently a copyist’s mistake for Elishua, since Elishama occurs again in 2 Samuel 5:8; and the names of Eliphalet and Nogah, given in both lists in Chronicles, are omitted here, probably because they died young, the name of the former being given again to the last son in all the lists. In 1 Chronicles 3:9, it is said that all these were sons of David’s wives, besides those of his concubines.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:14
Verse 14. These be the names] Eleven children are here enumerated in the Hebrew text; but the Septuagint has no less than twenty-four. I shall insert their names, and the reader if he please may collate them with the text: Sammus, Sobab, Nathan, Solomon, Ebear, Elisue, Naphek, Jephies, Elisama, Elidae, Eliphalath, Samae, Jessibath, Nathan, Galimaan, Jebaar, Theesus, Eliphalat, Naged, Naphek, Jonathan, Leasamus, Baalimath, and Eliphaath. There is no doubt some corruption in these names; there are two of the name of Nathan, two of Eliphalath, and two of Naphek; and probably Sammus and Samae are the same.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 5:14
14. And these, &c.] The list of David’s sons is given again in 1 Chronicles 3:5-8, as well as in 1 Chronicles 14:4-7. The first four were sons of Bathsheba, and as Solomon is always placed last it is natural to suppose that he was the youngest. See note on ch. 2 Samuel 12:24. Josephus distinctly calls him David’s youngest son (Ant. VII. 14, 2). In 1 Chronicles 3. Shammua is called Shimea, and Elishua appears as Elishama, probably by a scribe’s error. Both lists in Chron. insert two more names, Eliphalet or Elpalet and Nogah. It is possible that they are omitted here because they died in infancy, and that the second Eliphalet was named after his dead brother.
Beeliada in 1 Chronicles 14 is another form for Eliada compounded with Baal = lord instead of El = God. Nothing is known of any of these sons except Solomon and Nathan. It was through the latter that Joseph traced his lineal descent from David, according to the genealogy of our Lord given by St Luke (2 Samuel 3:31).
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:14
14. The names — A comparison of these names with the lists in Chronicles will show some discrepancies, for which at this day we are unable to account.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 5:14
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Vessels of Recovery Iii by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of divine revelation, authority, and wisdom in God's work of recovery. He uses the analogy of blueprints to explain that while |
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Where Are the Men of God by Steve Hill | This sermon delves into the story of King David's grave sins of adultery and murder, showcasing how we often try to cover up our sins instead of seeking true repentance and cleansi |
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The Great Evil of All Sin - Part 2 by Richard Owen Roberts | This sermon delves into the concept of sin and its roots, emphasizing that all individuals are born as sinners and children of the devil, not as children of God. It explores the st |
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David and Bathsheba by Robin Wood | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of David and his mistakes. He highlights three mistakes made by David, which ultimately led to disastrous consequences. The speaker |
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Whatever Happened to Repentance? by William Graham | William Graham addresses the critical topic of repentance, using the story of King David's sin with Bathsheba as a backdrop. He emphasizes that true repentance begins with God's co |
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How Did Jesus Work? by Charles Price | The preacher delves into the concept of being 'without excuse' as described in Romans, emphasizing that both the unrighteous and the self-righteous are without defense before God. |
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Commentary Notes - Ii Samuel by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches on the book of II Samuel, highlighting David's deep aspiration to conform his will to God's, despite his failings, and his God-centered life. The key phras |