David's son living at the time of United Monarchy
Shobab was a son of David and Bathsheba, born to them in Jerusalem.
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Shobab is mentioned in 2Sa.5.14 and 1Ch.3.5 and 1Ch.14.4 as one of the sons born to David and Bathsheba in Jerusalem. He was born after the death of their first child, who was conceived through an adulterous relationship. Shobab's birth is listed along with his brothers, including Solomon, who would later succeed David as king. Being born in Jerusalem indicates that Shobab was born after David had established the city as his capital and the center of his kingdom.
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3 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H7727
These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
and these sons were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. These four were born to him by Bathsheba daughter of Ammiel.
These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
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