And these were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel:
These four sons were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. Their mother was Bathshua, the daughter of Ammiel.
This verse lists four sons born to King David in Jerusalem, including Solomon who would become the next king.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the genealogical records of David's family, written during or after the Babylonian exile to help the returning Jews understand their royal lineage. Bathshua is another name for Bathsheba, David's wife whom he married after a scandalous affair that resulted in the death of her first husband Uriah. The chronicler presents a sanitized version of this relationship, focusing on the legitimate royal line rather than the earlier moral failure.
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