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2 Samuel 5:15

WEBKJVBSBESVNKJVNASBNLT
Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,
2 Samuel 5:15 · New King James Version
Parallel translations
  • WEB Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,
  • KJV Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
  • BSB Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,
  • NASB Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,
  • NLT Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,

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Quick answer

The list of David's Jerusalem-born sons continues with Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, and Japhia. It records the growth of the royal family.

Overview

This verse continues the roster of David's sons born in the capital. Such genealogical records were important in Israel for preserving the lineage of the Davidic dynasty. The careful listing reflects the significance of David's house, through which God's covenant promises would be carried forward.

Cross-references & the web

Cross-references · 2

Themes, concepts, people & topics

Topics (4)
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  • VideoBibleProject — 2 Samuel videosBibleProject · Lay · Free · evangelical

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Christ at the center

God's covenant with David — a son whose throne and kingdom would last forever (7:12–16) — finds its yes in Jesus, the Son of David who reigns without end.

How 2 Samuel 5:15 points to him is part of the one story that runs through all Scripture — meet Jesus at the heart of the web, or follow a trail that traces him from Genesis to Revelation.

Original language

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Ibharיִבְחַרalso, and Elishuaאֱלִישׁוּעַand Nephegנֶפֶגand Japhiaיָפִיעַ
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