What does 2 Samuel 5:14 mean?

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2 Samuel 5:14 lists the names of sons born to David while he was in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. This verse records part of David’s family line, specifically the children he fathered after becoming king in Jerusalem. The verse appears in a section describing David’s reign after he captured Jerusalem and made it his capital. The writer is giving a historical account, noting the growth of David’s household as a sign of his establishment and success as king. Naming these sons, especially Solomon, sets the stage for later events in the story of Israel’s monarchy.

2 Samuel 5:14 (KJV)