And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.
After David moved from Hebron to Jerusalem, he took more wives and concubines for himself. More sons and daughters were born to David through these marriages.
This verse records that David expanded his household by taking additional wives and concubines after establishing Jerusalem as his capital, and had more children through these unions.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, David had been anointed as king over all Israel and initially ruled from Hebron before conquering Jerusalem and making it his capital. This verse reflects the cultural norms of ancient Near Eastern societies, where kings like David often took multiple wives and concubines to form political alliances, secure their lineage, and demonstrate wealth and power. It also notes the expansion of David's family, as sons and daughters were born to him during this period.
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