KJV ORIGINAL
Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Here are the names of the children David had while he was king in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists four of King David's sons who were born after he became king in Jerusalem, including Solomon who would later become the next king.
📚 Historical Context
This passage records David's children born during his reign in Jerusalem, after he had conquered the city and made it Israel's capital around 1000 BC. These were sons born to David's various wives during the height of his kingdom's power and prosperity.
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