1 Chronicles 14:3

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And David took more wives in Jerusalem and became the father of more sons and daughters.

American Standard Version (1901)

And David took more wives at Jerusalem; and David begat more sons and daughters.

Bible in Basic English

And while he was living in Jerusalem, David took more wives and became the father of more sons and daughters.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And David took other wives in Jerusalem: and he beget sons, and daughters.

Free Bible Version

David married more wives in Jerusalem, and had more sons and daughters.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also Dauid tooke moe wiues at Ierusalem, and Dauid begate moe sonnes and daughters.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters.

Translation for Translators

David married more women in Jerusalem, and those women gave birth to more sons and daughters for him.

Unlocked Literal Bible

In Jerusalem, David took more wives, and he became the father of more sons and daughters.

Noah Webster Bible

And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters.

World English Bible

David took more wives in Jerusalem, and David became the father of more sons and daughters.

Young's Literal Translation

And David taketh again wives in Jerusalem, and David begetteth again sons and daughters;

Context

David’s Family Grows

²And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had highly exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.³And David took more wives in Jerusalem and became the father of more sons and daughters. ⁴These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,

Summary

1 Chronicles 14:3 highlights King David's rise to power and his establishment as a strong leader in Israel. It emphasizes how the Lord blessed David and his kingdom because of his obedience and faithfulness. This verse underscores the importance of seeking God's guidance and following His commands in order to experience success and prosperity. It serves as a reminder that God's favor rests upon those who walk in righteousness and trust in Him wholeheartedly. David's example in this passage encourages believers to prioritize their relationship with God above all else.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

HIS WIVES. (Ch1 14:3-7) David took more wives at Jerusalem--(See on Sa2 3:5). His concubines are mentioned (Ch1 3:9), where also is given a list of his children (Ch1 14:5-8), and those born in Jerusalem (Sa2 5:14-16). In that, however, the names of Eliphalet and Nogah do not occur, and Beeliada appears to be the same as Eliada.