Now these were the sons of David, which were born unto him in Hebron; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess:
Here are the sons of David who were born to him in Hebron: His firstborn was Amnon, whose mother was Ahinoam from Jezreel; his second son was Daniel, whose mother was Abigail from Carmel.
This verse begins listing David's sons who were born while he ruled from the city of Hebron, starting with his oldest son Amnon and second son Daniel.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is part of the Hebrew Bible's historical books, written during the post-exilic period to preserve Israel's genealogies and remind the returning exiles of their heritage. This verse specifically lists the sons of King David born in Hebron, where he reigned as king over Judah for seven years after Saul's death, before conquering Jerusalem and establishing a united kingdom. It fits into the broader narrative of tracing David's lineage, which underscores God's covenant promises to his descendants.
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