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2 Samuel 3:5

What does 2 Samuel 3:5 mean?

A plain-English look at 2 Samuel 3:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

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WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and the sixth, Ithream, of Eglah, David’s wife. These were born to David in Hebron.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and the sixth, Ithream, of Eglah, David’s wife. These were born to David in Hebron.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the sixth, Ithream, whose mother was David's wife Eglah. These were the sons of David, whose birth took place in Hebron.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and the sixth <FI>is<Fi> Ithream, of Eglah wife of David; these have been born to David in Hebron.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the sixth Jethraam of Egla the wife of David: these were born to David In Hebron.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and the sixth, Ithream, of Eglah David's wife. These were born to David in Hebron.

Context

v.4and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;

v.5This passage

v.6And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.

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