King James Version
2 Samuel 5:14 in the King James Version says “And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,” — study this verse from 2 Samuel chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,”
2 Samuel 5:14 · KJV
And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.
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.
And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,
Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And these be the names”
H8034an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
“unto him in Jerusalem”
H3389jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
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