Wives David took in Jerusalem
Jerusalem wives
Named in 1 verse of 2 Samuel, first in 2 Samuel 5:13.
- Married to
- David
- People
- Tribe of Judah
About Jerusalem wives Written by AI
2 Samuel 5:13 mentions that King David took more wives in Jerusalem after he had conquered the city and made it his capital. These wives, whose names are not recorded in the Bible, bore David additional sons and daughters. The practice of kings having multiple wives was common in ancient Near Eastern societies, often serving to establish political alliances and ensure the continuation of the royal lineage. However, the Bible also records instances where having many wives led to spiritual and moral challenges, as in the case of Solomon. The unnamed wives of David in Jerusalem played a role in expanding his family and solidifying his dynasty, even though their individual stories are not detailed in the biblical narrative.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names her
- 2 Samuel 5:13
After he had arrived from Hebron, David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, and more sons and daughters were born to him.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.