2 Samuel 3:5

“And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David’s wife. These were born to David in Hebron.”

"And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David’s wife. These were born to David in Hebron." - 2 Samuel 3:5
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What does 2 Samuel 3:5 mean?

In 2 Samuel 3:5, the King James Version states, "And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David's wife. These were born to David in Hebron." This verse is part of the genealogy of King David, a much-revered figure in the Old Testament. The verse lists the six sons that were born to…

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The Hidden Roots of Legacy: Lessons from David's Family

In 2 Samuel 3:5, we read, "And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David's wife. These were born to David in Hebron." At first glance, this verse might seem to serve merely as a genealogical record; however, the implications of this lineage provide profound insights into the themes of…

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A Prayer for Legacy and Faithfulness: Reflecting on David’s Family

O Lord our God, in the stillness of this moment, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude and reflection, seeking to understand not only the heritage we inherit but also the legacy we craft in our daily lives. Just as written in the book of 2 Samuel 3:5, "And the sixth…

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2 Samuel 3:5 - "And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David's wife. These were born to David in Hebron."
2 Samuel 5:3 - "So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the LORD: and they anointed David king over Israel."
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2 Samuel 5:16 - "And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet."
2 Samuel 5:15 - "Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,"
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2 Samuel 5:21 - "And there they left their images, and David and his men burned them."
2 Samuel 5:18 - "The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim."
2 Samuel 5:7 - "Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David."
2 Samuel 3:2 - "¶ And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;"
2 Samuel 5:10 - "And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts was with him."
2 Samuel 4:3 - "And the Beerothites fled to Gittaim, and were sojourners there until this day.)"
2 Samuel 11:5 - "And the woman conceived, and sent and told David, and said, I am with child."
2 Samuel 5:22 - "¶ And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim."
"And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet." - 2 Samuel 5:16
1 Samuel 3:5 - "And he ran unto Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he said, I called not; lie down again. And he went and lay down."
2 Samuel 3:4 - "And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;"