King James Version
What Does 1 Chronicles 14:4 Mean?
“Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,”
Context
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And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel.
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And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters. more: Heb. yet
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Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,
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And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet,
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And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(4) **His children.**—Literally, *the born.* Samuel has a different word from the same root, and omits the relative pronoun and its verb. (For the names, comp. 1Chronicles 3:5-9, Notes, and 2Samuel 5:14-16.) The list is repeated here because it occurred at this point in the document which the historian was copying, and perhaps also as an instance of David’s prosperity, which is the topic of the section.
**Nathan.**—“And Nathan” (Samuel) must be right. The conjunction occurs throughout the list. Joseph, “the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus,” traced his descent from this son of David (Luke 3:23-31).
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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