2 Samuel 5:13 cpdv — Then David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, after he had arrived from Hebron. And other sons as well as d…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, after he had arrived from Hebron. And other sons as well as daughters were born to David."

— 2 Samuel 5:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 5 — Context

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And he advanced, prospering and increasing, and the Lord, the God of hosts, was with him.

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Also, Hiram, the king of Tyre, sent messengers to David, with cedar wood, and with builders of wood and builders of stone, in order to make walls. And they built a house for David.

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And David knew that the Lord had confirmed him as king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom over his people Israel.

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Then David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, after he had arrived from Hebron. And other sons as well as daughters were born to David.

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And these are the names of those who were born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,

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and Ibhar, and Elishua, and Nepheg,

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and Japhia, and Elishama, and Eliada, and Elipheleth.

2 Samuel 5:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 5:13 say?
2 Samuel 5:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, after he had arrived from Hebron. And other sons as well as daughters were born to David.”
Where is 2 Samuel 5:13 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 5:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 5, verse 13.
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 5:13.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 5:13 in?
2 Samuel 5:13 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 5:13?
2 Samuel 5:13 reads (CPDV): “Then David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, after he had arrived from Hebron. And other sons as well as daughters were born to David.” 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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