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2 Samuel 3:2-5

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

2. And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; 3. 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; 4. And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital; 5. And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David’s wife. These were born to David in Hebron.

2 Samuel 3:2-5 — 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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