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2 Samuel 5:14

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 5:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And these are the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem: Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And these are the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem: Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,
2 Samuel 5:14 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 5

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
11And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar-trees, and carpenters, and masons; and they built David a house.
12And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel`s sake.
13And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron; and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.
14And these are the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem: Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,
15and Ibhar, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
16and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet.
17And when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the stronghold.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And these [be] the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem, etc.] 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 <130309>1 Chronicles 3:9); Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon; these four were by Bathsheba; the first of these is called Shimea, (<130305>1 Chronicles 3:5).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the names: Ch1 3:5-9, Ch1 14:4 Shammuah: or, Shimea, Ch1 3:5 Nathan: Sa2 12:1-7; Luk 2:31 Solomon: Sa2 12:24, Sa2 12:25; Mat 1:6 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 5:15”
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