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2 Samuel 3:2

King James Version (KJV)

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And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;

2 Samuel 3:2 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 3:2

Theological / Devotional

Sons born. Though God suffered the practice of polygamy for a time (see on Deut. 14:26), He did not prevent the evil results of such a mode of life. Strife, contention, variance, jealousy, and bitterness came to David’s household and left their evil effects upon the people of the realm. Three of the sons born to David at Hebron brought much vexation and woe to him, to his family, and to the nation.

Amnon. Literally, “faithful.” See ch. 13 for the record of the unhappy experience of David with this son.

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