2 Samuel 5:13 kjva — And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons a…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David."

— 2 Samuel 5:13, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Samuel 5 — Context

10

And David went on, and grew great, and the Lord God of hosts was with him.

11

And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house.

12

And David perceived that the Lord had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel’s sake.

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And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.

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And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,

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Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

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And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.

2 Samuel 5:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 5:13 say?
2 Samuel 5:13 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters 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 (KJVA): “And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters 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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