Jerusalem_wives
Wives David took in Jerusalem
Who is Jerusalem_wives in the Bible?
The wives of Jerusalem in the Bible refer to the unnamed women whom King David took as wives after he conquered Jerusalem and established it as his capital, as recorded in 2 Samuel 5:13. These wives bore David additional sons and daughters, contributing to the expansion of his family and the strengthening of his royal dynasty. Though their individual names and stories are not preserved in Scripture, their role was significant in ancient Near Eastern royal practice, where multiple marriages often served to establish political alliances and secure the succession of the kingdom. The account of David's wives in Jerusalem illustrates both the power and the complications of polygamy in the ancient world, foreshadowing the spiritual challenges that would arise in the reign of his son Solomon, who took even more wives to his own detriment.
Biography
2Sa.5.13 mentions that King David took more wives in Jerusalem after he had conquered the city and made it his capital. These wives, whose names are not recorded in the Bible, bore David additional sons and daughters. The practice of kings having multiple wives was common in ancient Near Eastern societies, often serving to establish political alliances and ensure the continuation of the royal lineage. However, the Bible also records instances where having many wives led to spiritual and moral challenges, as in the case of Solomon. The unnamed wives of David in Jerusalem played a role in expanding his family and solidifying his dynasty, even though their individual stories are not detailed in the biblical narrative.
Family
Offspring
- Eliada Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David born in JerusalemView full profile →
- Eliphelet Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA descendant of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Elpelet Tribe of JudahDavid's sonA son of David born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- Elishama Tribe of JudahSon of JekamiahA descendant of Jerahmeel from the tribe of Judah.View full profile →
- Elishua Tribe of JudahDavid's sonA son of David born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- Ibhar Tribe of JudahDavid's sonOne of King David's sons born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- Japhia Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David, born in JerusalemView full profile →
- Jerimoth MaleDavid's warriorOne of David's warriors from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Nepheg Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of King David, born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- Nogah Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of DavidView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 5:13
"After he had arrived from Hebron, David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, and more sons and daughters were born to him."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mentioned | Hebrew | ishah | a woman |