And these were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel:

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1 Chronicles 3:5 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 3:5 mean?

1 Chronicles 3:5 lists four sons born to David in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon, all by Bathshua, the daughter of Ammiel. This verse records part of David’s family line, highlighting the children he had with Bathshua.

The writer of 1 Chronicles is documenting the genealogy of King David for the people of Israel, focusing here on the sons born to him after he became king in Jerusalem. The mention of Bathshua (another name for Bathsheba) and her father Ammiel connects these sons to a specific family background, and the inclusion of Solomon is significant because he would later become king.

The Hebrew behind 1 Chronicles 3:5

  • בַּתְשׁוּעַ (Bathshua, transliterated "Bathshua") is another form of the name Bathsheba. This name variation can help readers recognize that Bathshua and Bathsheba refer to the same person in different passages.
  • שְׁלֹמֹה (Shelomoh, transliterated "Solomon") means "peaceful." The name is significant because Solomon is a central figure in Israel’s history, known for his peaceful reign and wisdom.

Why 1 Chronicles 3:5 matters

  • This verse clarifies that Solomon, who would become a major king, was not David’s only son by Bathshua; he had three brothers by her as well.
  • The genealogy here ties Solomon’s royal lineage to both David and Bathshua, emphasizing his legitimate place in the line of kings.
  • The verse helps readers trace the family connections that are important for understanding later events in the history of Israel, especially the succession of the throne.

Where else these words appear

“Bathshua” Hebrew H1340 · used in 2 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 2:3 The sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah: which three were born unto him of the daughter of Shua the Canaanitess. And Er, the firstborn of Judah, was evil in the sight of the LORD; and he slew him.

“Shobab” Hebrew H7727 · used in 4 verses

  • 2 Samuel 5:14 And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,
  • 1 Chronicles 2:18 And Caleb the son of Hezron begat children of Azubah his wife, and of Jerioth: her sons are these; Jesher, and Shobab, and Ardon.
  • 1 Chronicles 14:4 Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,

“Shimea” Hebrew H8092 · used in 6 verses

  • 2 Samuel 21:21 And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea the brother of David slew him.
  • 1 Chronicles 2:13 And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third,
  • 1 Chronicles 6:39 And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph the son of Berachiah, the son of Shimea,

“Ammiel” Hebrew H5988 · used in 6 verses

  • Numbers 13:12 Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.
  • 2 Samuel 9:4 And the king said unto him, Where is he? And Ziba said unto the king, Behold, he is in the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, in Lodebar.
  • 2 Samuel 17:27 And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and Machir the son of Ammiel of Lodebar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim,