What does 2 Samuel 5:15 mean?

2 Samuel 5:15 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 2 Samuel 5:15 today?

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2 Samuel 5:15 Meaning

Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

Context Explained

13And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.

14And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,

15Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

16And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.

17But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold.

Key Themes

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Source: 2 Samuel 5:15