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Notes
The list of David's sons comes from information in the book of Samuel (2 Samuel 3:2–5; 5:14–16). The list separates the sons born while David ruled in Hebron from those born in Jerusalem.
The genealogy of David continues from the genealogy of Ram (1 Chronicles 2:10–17), listing David as the seventh son of Jesse (2:15). David’s genealogy has three parts:
David’s sons (1 Chronicles 3:1–9)
The kings of Judah up to Jehoiachin and Zedekiah (1 Chronicles 3:10–16), who were exiled to Babylon
The descendants of Jehoiachin up to the Chronicler's time (1 Chronicles 3:17–24)
Parallels
People
Absalom: David's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne Adonijah: Son of David who attempted to seize the throne Haggith: One of David's wives; mother of Adonijah Maacah: Daughter of Talmai; wife of David; mother of Absalom Talmai: King of Geshur; father of David's wife Maacah
Places
Geshur: Aramean kingdom; Talmai's domain; refuge for Absalom
Glossary
Bathsheba Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Geshur, Geshurites Haggai, Book of Haggith Judah (Person) Maacah, Maachah (Person) Talmai
Topics
Absalom: Son of David by Maacah Adonijah: Son of David and Haggith Geshur: David Marries a Princess of Haggith: Mother of Adonijah Maachah: Also Called Maacah: Mother of Absalom Talmai: King of Geshur