2 Samuel 5:14

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

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Interpretation

David's house was not the worse, nor the less fit to be dedicated to God, for being built by the sons of the stranger. It is prophesied of the gospel church, The sons of strangers shall build up your walls, and their kings shall minister to you, Isa 60:10 .

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This thought runs through 2 Samuel 5:13-16.

2 Samuel 5:13 2 Samuel 5:14 2 Samuel 5:15 2 Samuel 5:16

Glossary

Jerusalem Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
Nathan Person: Given. (1. ) A prophet in the reigns of David and Solomon ( 2 Chr. 9:29 ). He is first spoken of in connection with the arrangements David made for the building of the temple.
Shobab Person: Apostate. (1. ) One of David’s sons by Bathseheba ( 2 Sam. 5:14 ). (2. ) One of the sons of Caleb ( 1 Chr. 2:18 ), the son of Hezron.