What does 2 Samuel 5:16 mean?

2 Samuel 5:16 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 2 Samuel 5:16 today?

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2 Samuel 5:16 Meaning

And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.

Context Explained

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.

18The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

Key Themes

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Source: 2 Samuel 5:16