1 Chronicles 14:4
1 Chronicles 14:4 in Multiple Translations
These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,
And these are the names of the children whom he had in Jerusalem: Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,
These are the names of the children he had in Jerusalem: Shammua and Shobab, Nathan and Solomon
This is a list of the names of the children he had in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
And these are the names of the children which he had at Ierusalem, Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Salomon,
and these [are] the names of the children whom he hath in Jerusalem: Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,
These are the names of the children whom he had in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,
Now these are the names of them that were born to him in Jerusalem: Samua, and Sobad, Nathan, and Solomon,
The names of the children that were born to him there in Jerusalem are Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
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1 Chronicles 14:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֵ֨לֶּה֙
שְׁמ֣וֹת
הַ/יְלוּדִ֔ים
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
הָיוּ
ל֖/וֹ
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
שַׁמּ֣וּעַ
וְ/שׁוֹבָ֔ב
נָתָ֖ן
וּ/שְׁלֹמֹֽה
וְ/אֵ֨לֶּה֙
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Conj | Pron
שְׁמ֣וֹת
shêm
H8034
name
N-mp
הַ/יְלוּדִ֔ים
yâlad
H3205
to beget
Art | V-Qal-Inf-c
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
הָיוּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
ל֖/וֹ
Prep | Suff
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
שַׁמּ֣וּעַ
Shammûwaʻ
H8051
Shammua
N-proper
וְ/שׁוֹבָ֔ב
Shôwbâb
H7727
Shobab
Conj | N-proper
נָתָ֖ן
Nâthân
H5416
Nathan
N-proper
וּ/שְׁלֹמֹֽה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
Solomon
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 14:4
וְ/אֵ֨לֶּה֙
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
שְׁמ֣וֹת
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-mp
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
הַ/יְלוּדִ֔ים
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
Art | V-Qal-Inf-c
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
הָיוּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
ל֖/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
שַׁמּ֣וּעַ
Shammûwaʻ
H8051
"Shammua"
N-proper
Shammua was a man from the tribe of Levi who lived during the time of Exile and Return. He was the son of Galal and the father of Obadiah, and is also mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:16 and Nehemiah 11:17.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.16; son of: Galal (H1559H); father of: Obadiah (H5662K); also called Shammua at Neh.11.17; Another name of she.ma.yah (שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ "Shemaiah" H8098F) § Shammua = "renowned" 1) son of Zaccur and the spy from the tribe of Reuben 2) son of David by his wife Bathsheba 2a) also 'Shammuah' and 'Shimea' 3) aLevite, son of Galal and father of Abda who lived in Jerusalem after the return from exile in the time of Nehemiah 3a) also 'Shemaiah' 4) a priest, head of the family of Bilgah in the time of Joiakim after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Shammua, Shammuah. See also: Numbers 13:4; 1 Chronicles 14:4; Nehemiah 12:18.
וְ/שׁוֹבָ֔ב
Shôwbâb
H7727
"Shobab"
Conj | N-proper
Shobab was an Israelite who lived during the time of the wilderness and was the son of Caleb. His name means rebellious, and he is mentioned in 1 Chronicles as part of the tribe of Judah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.18; son of: Caleb (H3612H) and Jerioth(?) (H3408); brother of: Hur (H2354), Jesher (H3475), Ardon (H0715), Mareshah@1Ch.2.42 (H4337), Haran (H2771B), Moza (H4162), Gazez (H1495), Jahdai (H3056), Sheber (H7669), Tirhanah (H8647), Shaaph (H8174H), Sheva (H7724) and Achsah (H5915H) § Shobab = "rebellious" 1) son of David by Bathsheba 2) a Judaite, son of Caleb by his wife Azubah and grandson of Hezron
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Shobab. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Chronicles 3:5; 1 Chronicles 14:4.
נָתָ֖ן
Nâthân
H5416
"Nathan"
N-proper
Nathan was a prophet in the time of King David and Solomon, and his name means 'giver' in Hebrew, as mentioned in 1 Kings and 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.39 § Nathan = "giver" 1) a son of David by Bathsheba 2) the eminent prophet in the time of David and Solomon 3) a man of Zobah, father of one of David's mighty warriors 4) father of Azariah who was over the officers of Solomon 5) son of Attai and father of Zabad of the tribe of Judah 6) brother of Joel of the tribe of Judah 7) one of the head men who returned from Babylon with Ezra 8) a man with a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 9) head of a family of Israel who shall mourn when they look on Him whom they pierced
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Nathan. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Kings 1:34; Psalms 51:2.
וּ/שְׁלֹמֹֽה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
"Solomon"
Conj | N-proper
Shelomoh, or Solomon, was a king of Judah and successor of his father David, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:14 and known for his wisdom.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.14; son of: David (H1732) and Bathsheba (H1339); brother of: Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727) and Nathan (H5416); half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); married to daughter_of_Pharaoh (H6547P) and Naamah (H5279A); father of: Taphath (H2955), Basemath (H1315) and Rehoboam (H7346); also called Jedidiah at 2Sa.12.25; § Solomon = "peace" son of David by Bathsheba and 3rd king of Israel; author of Proverbs and Song of Songs
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: Solomon. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Kings 9:25; 2 Chronicles 7:8.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 14:4
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- Context
- Cross References
- 1 Chronicles 14:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 14:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 14:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 14:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 14:4
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 14:4
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 14:4
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,
5Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet, 6Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 3:5–9 | and these sons were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. These four were born to him by Bathsheba daughter of Ammiel. David’s other sons were Ibhar, Elishua, Eliphelet, Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia, Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet—nine in all. These were all the sons of David, besides the sons by his concubines. And Tamar was their sister. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 5:14 | These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, |
| 3 | Luke 3:31 | the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, |
| 4 | 2 Samuel 12:24–25 | Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and lay with her. So she gave birth to a son, and they named him Solomon. Now the LORD loved the child and sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah because the LORD loved him. |
| 5 | 1 Kings 2:15 | “You know that the kingship was mine,” he said. “All Israel expected that I should reign, but the kingship has turned to my brother, for it has come to him from the LORD. |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 12:1 | Then the LORD sent Nathan to David, and when he arrived, he said, “There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor. |
| 7 | 1 Kings 3:5–11 | One night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!” Solomon replied, “You have shown much loving devotion to Your servant, my father David, because he walked before You in faithfulness, righteousness, and uprightness of heart. And You have maintained this loving devotion by giving him a son to sit on his throne this very day. And now, O LORD my God, You have made Your servant king in my father David’s place. But I am only a little child, not knowing how to go out or come in. Your servant is here among the people You have chosen, a people too numerous to count or number. Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request. So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— |
| 8 | 1 Kings 3:3 | And Solomon loved the LORD and walked in the statutes of his father David, except that he sacrificed and burned incense on the high places. |
| 9 | 1 Chronicles 28:5–6 | And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. And He said to me, ‘Solomon your son is the one who will build My house and My courts, for I have chosen him as My son, and I will be his Father. |
| 10 | 1 Chronicles 22:9–12 | But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign. He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’ Now, my son, may the LORD be with you, and may you succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as He said you would. Above all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when He puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the Law of the LORD your God. |
1 Chronicles 14:4 Summary
In 1 Chronicles 14:4, we see that David had many children, which was a blessing from God, as seen in Psalm 127:3-5. This verse shows us that God is faithful to His promises and that family is an important part of our lives, just like it was for David. As we read this verse, we can remember that God loves and cares for us, just like He did for David and his family, and that we are all part of a larger story of God's love and faithfulness, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. By looking at David's life and family, we can learn more about God's character and how He works in our lives, and we can trust in His goodness and faithfulness, as seen in Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Bible list the names of David's children in 1 Chronicles 14:4?
The Bible lists the names of David's children to show God's faithfulness to the covenant He made with David, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-16, and to highlight the importance of family and legacy in the biblical narrative.
What can we learn about David's family life from 1 Chronicles 14:4?
From 1 Chronicles 14:4, we can learn that David had a large family with many children, which was a blessing from God, as seen in Psalm 127:3-5, and that his family was an important part of his life and reign as king.
How does 1 Chronicles 14:4 relate to the rest of the biblical story?
1 Chronicles 14:4 is part of the larger story of David's reign as king and God's covenant with him, which is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, as seen in Luke 1:31-33, and is an important part of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as seen in Matthew 1:1-17.
What is the significance of the names of David's children listed in 1 Chronicles 14:4?
The names of David's children listed in 1 Chronicles 14:4, such as Solomon, who would succeed David as king, as seen in 1 Kings 1:30, and Nathan, who would be a prophet and advisor to David, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:1-17, are significant because they highlight the importance of these individuals in the biblical narrative and God's plan for Israel.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn about God's faithfulness to His promises from the way He blesses David with a large family, as seen in 1 Chronicles 14:4?
- How can I apply the importance of family and legacy, as seen in 1 Chronicles 14:4, to my own life and relationships?
- What does 1 Chronicles 14:4 reveal about David's character and his relationship with God, and how can I learn from his example?
- How does the listing of David's children in 1 Chronicles 14:4 point to the larger story of God's covenant with His people, and what can I learn from this story?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 14:4
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 14:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 14:4
Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 14:4
(4) His children.—Literally, the born. Samuel has a different word from the same root, and omits the relative pronoun and its verb. (For the names, comp. 1 Chronicles 3:5-9, Notes, and 2 Samuel 5:14-16.) The list is repeated here because it occurred at this point in the document which the historian was copying, and perhaps also as an instance of David’s prosperity, which is the topic of the section. Nathan.—“And Nathan” (Samuel) must be right. The conjunction occurs throughout the list. Joseph, “the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus,” traced his descent from this son of David (Luke 3:23-31).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 14:4
Verse 4. These are the names of his children] In 2 Samuel 5:14-16, eleven persons only are mentioned in the Hebrew text, but the Septuagint has twenty-four, here there are thirteen, and all the versions have the same number, with certain varieties in the names. - See the notes there.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 14:4
4. these are the names] The names seem better preserved here than in either of the parallel passages; cp. notes on 1 Chronicles 3:5-8. Shammua … Solomon] All these four are attributed to Bathshua (= Bath-sheba) in 1 Chronicles 3:5.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 14:4
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John Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Matthew 1 by John Wesley | John Wesley explains the genealogy of Jesus Christ as presented in Matthew 1, emphasizing its significance in establishing Jesus' rightful place as the Messiah from the lineage of |
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Vessels of Recovery Iii by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of divine revelation, authority, and wisdom in God's work of recovery. He uses the analogy of blueprints to explain that while |
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Where Are the Men of God by Steve Hill | This sermon delves into the story of King David's grave sins of adultery and murder, showcasing how we often try to cover up our sins instead of seeking true repentance and cleansi |
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The Great Evil of All Sin - Part 2 by Richard Owen Roberts | This sermon delves into the concept of sin and its roots, emphasizing that all individuals are born as sinners and children of the devil, not as children of God. It explores the st |
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David and Bathsheba by Robin Wood | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of David and his mistakes. He highlights three mistakes made by David, which ultimately led to disastrous consequences. The speaker |
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Whatever Happened to Repentance? by William Graham | William Graham addresses the critical topic of repentance, using the story of King David's sin with Bathsheba as a backdrop. He emphasizes that true repentance begins with God's co |
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How Did Jesus Work? by Charles Price | The preacher delves into the concept of being 'without excuse' as described in Romans, emphasizing that both the unrighteous and the self-righteous are without defense before God. |