2 Samuel 3:5

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“and his sixth was Ithream, by David’s wife Eglah. These sons were born to David in Hebron.”

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BSBPD

“and his sixth was Ithream, by David’s wife Eglah. These sons were born to David in Hebron.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

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

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Samuel 3:5 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Chronicles 3:3the fifth was Shephatiah by Abital; and the sixth was Ithream by his wife Eglah.
  2. Psalms 127:3Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.

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