14 These are the names of the children born to him there: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,

Other Translations of 2 Samuel 5:14

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

14 And these are the names of those who were born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,

The Message

14 These are the names of those born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,

New King James Version

14 Now these are the names of those who were born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,

New Living Translation

14 These are the names of David's sons who were born in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:14

Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:11-16

(Read 2 Samuel 5:11-16)

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 thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee, Isaiah 60:10. David's government was rooted and built up. David was established king; so is the Son of David, and all who, through him, are made to our God kings and priests. Never had the nation of Israel appeared so great as it began now to be. Many have the favour and love of God, yet do not perceive it, and so want the comfort of it; but to be exalted to that, and to perceive it, is happiness. David owned it was for his people's sake God had done great things for him; that he might be a blessing to them, and that they might be happy under him.