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2 Samuel 5:15

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 5:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and Ibhar, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and Ibhar, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
2 Samuel 5:15 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 5

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
18Now the Philistines had come and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
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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
“Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia.] Elishua is called Elishama, (<130306>1 Chronicles 3:6).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Elishua: or, Elishama, Ch1 3:6, Ch1 14:5 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 5:16”
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