David took more concubines and wives for himself out of Jerusalem, after he had come from Hebron; and more sons and daughters were born to David.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
2 Samuel 5:13 in context
2 Samuel 5:10–16
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David grew greater and greater, for the LORD, the God of Armies, was with him.
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Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, with cedar trees, carpenters, and masons; and they built David a house.
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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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David took more concubines and wives for himself out of Jerusalem, after he had come from Hebron; and more sons and daughters were born to David.
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These are the names of those who were born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
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Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,
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Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
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