2 Samuel 5:16

And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.

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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

Eliada Person: Whom God cares for. (1. ) One of David’s sons born after his establishment in Jerusalem ( 2 Sam. 5:16 ). (2. ) A mighty man of war, a Benjamite ( 2 Chr. 17:17 ).
Elishama Person: Whom God hears. (1. ) A prince of Benjamin, grandfather of Joshua ( Num. 1:10 ; 1 Chr. 7:26 ). (2. ) One of David’s sons ( 2 Sam. 5:16 ). (3. ) Another of David’s sons ( 1 Chr. 3:6 ).