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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 David’s Family Grows, 2 Samuel 5:12-16
What it says

After coming from Hebron, David takes more concubines and wives in Jerusalem, and more sons and daughters are born to him.

What it is doing

It introduces the growth of David’s household in Jerusalem.

In context

12And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel. 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.