2 Samuel 5:12-16·~1 min
David’s Family Grows
David comes to understand that the LORD has established him as king over Israel and exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people.
A12nd David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.
From Jerusalem David takes additional wives and concubines, and more children are born to him. The passage then lists the sons born there by name.
13After he had arrived from Hebron, David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, and more sons and daughters were born to him. 14These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, 15Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia, 16Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
Section summaryDavid recognizes that the LORD has firmly established his kingship and lifted up his kingdom for Israel’s sake. From Jerusalem his household also expands, and the narrative records the wives, concubines, and sons added there.
Role in the chapterThis brief section pauses the outward movement of conquest to show the inner shape of David’s reign. It ties royal establishment to the LORD’s purpose for Israel while noting the growth of David’s house.