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David now realized why the Lord had made him king and why he had made his kingdom so great; it was for a special reason—to give joy to God’s people!

After David moved to Jerusalem, he married additional wives and became the father of many sons and daughters.

4-7 These are the names of the sons born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet, Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia, Elishama, Beeliada, Eliphelet.

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And David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and that his kingdom had been highly exalted(A) for the sake of his people Israel.

In Jerusalem David took more wives and became the father of more sons(B) and daughters. These are the names of the children born to him there:(C) Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,

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