King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And these [be] the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,
Complete Jewish Bible:
Here are the names of those born to him in Yerushalayim: Shamua, Shovav, Natan, Shlomo,
Berean Standard Bible:
These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
American Standard Version:
And these are the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem: Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And these be the names{H8034} of those that were born{H3209} unto him in Jerusalem{H3389}; Shammua{H8051}, and Shobab{H7727}, and Nathan{H5416}, and Solomon{H8010},
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Chronicles 3:5
- And these were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel:
1 Chronicles 3:9
- [These were] all the sons of David, beside the sons of the concubines, and Tamar their sister.
2 Samuel 12:24
- And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the LORD loved him.
2 Samuel 12:25
- And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.
2 Samuel 12:1
- ¶ And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.
2 Samuel 12:7
- And Nathan said to David, Thou [art] the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;
Luke 2:31
- Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
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Commentary for 2 Samuel 5:14
2 Samuel 5:14 is a verse that lists the names of some of the sons born to King David in Jerusalem after he had established it as his capital. The verse is part of a larger narrative detailing David's reign and the consolidation of his power. By this point in the biblical history, David had been anointed king over all Israel, conquered Jerusalem, and made it his political and religious center. The birth of these sons in Jerusalem underscores the city's significance as the heart of David's kingdom and the place where his dynasty would flourish.
The sons mentioned—Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon—hold varying degrees of prominence in the biblical narrative. Nathan, for instance, is later credited with compiling the histories of David and Solomon, while Solomon would become David's successor and build the First Temple in Jerusalem, solidifying the city's status as the spiritual center of Israel. The mention of these names also sets the stage for later narratives involving the complex dynamics of David's family, including succession issues and political intrigue.
In summary, 2 Samuel 5:14 reflects the establishment of Jerusalem as the royal city and the beginning of a new era for the Israelites under David's rule. It highlights the growth of David's royal household and anticipates the future leadership of the kingdom, with the birth of Solomon foreshadowing one of the most significant periods of Israel's history. This verse is a snapshot of dynastic succession and the centralization of power in the newly founded capital, themes that are central to the books of Samuel and the subsequent history of Israel.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8034
There are 771 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁם
Transliteration: shêm
Pronunciation: shame
Description: a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare שָׁמַיִם); an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character; [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. - Strong's Number: H3209
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִלּוֹד
Transliteration: yillôwd
Pronunciation: yil-lode'
Description: passive from יָלַד; born; born. - Strong's Number: H3389
There are 600 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְרוּשָׁלַ͏ִם
Transliteration: Yᵉrûwshâlaim
Pronunciation: yer-oo-shaw-lah'-im
Description: rarely יְרוּשָׁלַיִם; a dual (in allusion to its two main hills (the true pointing, at least of the former reading, seems to be that of יְרוּשָׁלֵם)); probably from (the passive participle of) יָרָה and שָׁלַם; founded peaceful; Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine; Jerusalem. - Strong's Number: H8051
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שַׁמּוּעַ
Transliteration: Shammûwaʻ
Pronunciation: sham-moo'-ah
Description: from שָׁמֵם; renowned; Shammua, the name of four Israelites; Shammua, Shammuah. - Strong's Number: H7727
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שׁוֹבָב
Transliteration: Shôwbâb
Pronunciation: sho-bawb'
Description: the same as שׁוֹבָב; rebellious; Shobab, the name of two Israelites; Shobab. - Strong's Number: H5416
There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָתָן
Transliteration: Nâthân
Pronunciation: naw-thawn'
Description: from נָתַן; given; Nathan, the name of five Israelites; Nathan. - Strong's Number: H8010
There are 263 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁלֹמֹה
Transliteration: Shᵉlômôh
Pronunciation: shel-o-mo'
Description: from שָׁלוֹם; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor; Solomon.