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To David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;
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A List of Future Sorrows
Commentators observe that this list of David's sons, born during his reign in Hebron, is more than just a family record. It tragically foreshadows future heartbreak. The first three sons mentioned—Amnon, Absalom, and Adonijah—would later bring immense sorrow, rebellion, and violence to David's house, as detailed in subsequent chapters.
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2 Samuel
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19th Century
Anglican
And unto David. —The list of David’s sons born during his seven and a half years’ reign in Hebron rather interrupts the continuity…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And to David were sons born in Hebron He was married before he came there, had wives in his state of exile, but had …
Presbyterian
The length of this war tried the faith and patience of David, and made his settlement at last the more welcome. The contest between grace and corru…
