King James Version
2 Samuel 3:5 in the King James Version says “And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David's wife. These were born to David in Hebron.” — study this verse from 2 Samuel chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David's wife. These were born to David in Hebron.”
2 Samuel 3:5 · KJV
And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; Chileab: or, Daniel
And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;
And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David's wife. These were born to David in Hebron.
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
And Saul had a concubine, whose name was Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah: and Ishbosheth said to Abner, Wherefore hast thou gone in unto my father's concubine?
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“These were born”
H3205to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
This verse is found in the book of 2 Samuel. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
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