David's Children Born at Jerusalem

13 After he left Hebron, David took more concubines and wives in Jerusalem, and more sons and daughters were born to him.

Other Translations of 2 Samuel 5:13

King James Version

David's Children Born at Jerusalem

13 And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.

English Standard Version

David's Children Born at Jerusalem

13 And David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, after he came from Hebron, and more sons and daughters were born to David.

The Message

David's Children Born at Jerusalem

13 David took on more concubines and wives from Jerusalem after he left Hebron. And more sons and daughters were born to him.

New King James Version

David's Children Born at Jerusalem

13 And David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, after he had come from Hebron. Also more sons and daughters were born to David.

New Living Translation

David's Children Born at Jerusalem

13 After moving from Hebron to Jerusalem, David married more concubines and wives, and they had more sons and daughters.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:13

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.

3 He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines, and his wives led him astray.

Other Translations of 1 Kings 11:3

King James Version

3 And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines: and his wives turned away his heart.

English Standard Version

3 He had 700 wives, princesses, and 300 concubines. And his wives turned away his heart.

The Message

3 He had seven hundred royal wives and three hundred concubines - a thousand women in all! And they did seduce him away from God.

New King James Version

3 And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines; and his wives turned away his heart.

New Living Translation

3 He had 700 wives of royal birth and 300 concubines. And in fact, they did turn his heart away from the Lord .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:3

Commentary on 1 Kings 11:1-8

(Read 1 Kings 11:1-8)

There is not a more melancholy and astonishing instance of human depravity in the sacred Scriptures, than that here recorded. Solomon became a public worshipper of abominable idols! Probably he by degrees gave way to pride and luxury, and thus lost his relish for true wisdom. Nothing forms in itself a security against the deceitfulness and depravity of the human heart. Nor will old age cure the heart of any evil propensity. If our sinful passions are not crucified and mortified by the grace of God, they never will die of themselves, but will last even when opportunities to gratify them are taken away. Let him that thinks he stands, take heed lest he fall. We see how weak we are of ourselves, without the grace of God; let us therefore live in constant dependence on that grace. Let us watch and be sober: ours is a dangerous warfare, and in an enemy's country, while our worst foes are the traitors in our own hearts.

8 Sixty queens there may be, and eighty concubines, and virgins beyond number;

Other Translations of Song of Solomon 6:8

King James Version

8 There are threescore queens, and fourscore concubines, and virgins without number.

English Standard Version

8 There are sixty queens and eighty concubines, and virgins without number.

The Message

8 There's no one like her on earth, never has been, never will be.

New King James Version

8 There are sixty queens And eighty concubines, And virgins without number.

New Living Translation

8 Even among sixty queens and eighty concubines and countless young women,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Song of Solomon 6:8

Commentary on Song of Solomon 6:4-10

(Read Song of Solomon 6:4-10)

All the real excellence and holiness on earth centre in the church. Christ goes forth subduing his enemies, while his followers gain victories over the world, the flesh, and the devil. He shows the tenderness of a Redeemer, the delight he takes in his redeemed people, and the workings of his own grace in them. True believers alone can possess the beauty of holiness. And when their real character is known, it will be commended. Both the church and believers, at their first conversion, look forth as the morning, their light being small, but increasing. As to their sanctification, they are fair as the moon, deriving all their light, grace, and holiness from Christ; and as to justification, clear as the sun, clothed with Christ, the Sun of righteousness, and fighting the good fight of faith, under the banners of Christ, against all spiritual enemies.