2 Samuel 3:2 bbe — While David was in Hebron he became the father of sons: the oldest was Amnon, son of Ahinoam of Jezreel;

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"While David was in Hebron he became the father of sons: the oldest was Amnon, son of Ahinoam of Jezreel;"

— 2 Samuel 3:2, Bible in Basic English

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2 Samuel 3 — Context

1

Now there was a long war between Saul's people and David's people; and David became stronger and stronger, but those on Saul's side became more and more feeble.

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While David was in Hebron he became the father of sons: the oldest was Amnon, son of Ahinoam of Jezreel;

3

And the second, Chileab, whose mother was Abigail, the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom, son of Maacah, the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur;

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And the fourth, Adonijah, the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah, the son of Abital;

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And the sixth, Ithream, whose mother was David's wife Eglah. These were the sons of David, whose birth took place in Hebron.

2 Samuel 3:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 3:2 say?
2 Samuel 3:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “While David was in Hebron he became the father of sons: the oldest was Amnon, son of Ahinoam of Jezreel;”
Where is 2 Samuel 3:2 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 3:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 3, verse 2.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 3:2.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 3:2 in?
2 Samuel 3:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 3:2?
2 Samuel 3:2 reads (BBE): “While David was in Hebron he became the father of sons: the oldest was Amnon, son of Ahinoam of Jezreel;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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