KJV ORIGINAL
And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
David had sons while he was in Hebron. His first son was Amnon, whose mother was Ahinoam from Jezreel.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse begins listing David's sons who were born during his time as king in Hebron, starting with his oldest son Amnon.
📚 Historical Context
This was written during David's early reign when he ruled only over Judah from the city of Hebron, before he became king over all Israel. Having multiple wives and many sons was common for ancient kings as it showed strength, formed political alliances, and ensured succession. David ruled from Hebron for about seven years before conquering Jerusalem and making it his capital.
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