KJV ORIGINAL
And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And David married more wives while he was in Jerusalem, and David had more sons and daughters.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse simply states that David expanded his family by taking additional wives and having more children after he established his kingdom in Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes David's life after he became king over all Israel and made Jerusalem his capital city. In ancient Near Eastern culture, kings often took multiple wives to form political alliances, demonstrate their power and wealth, and ensure succession through many heirs. David's growing family reflected his increasing status as a powerful monarch in the region.
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