1 Chronicles 3:1-4 states that King David's first seven wives gave him six children, while they lived in Hebron. Access to our entire media library in one easy-to-use and easy-to-search location. (Ephesians 6:10-18). Amnon David's oldest son grew up to be a selfish, licentious young man who was consumed with lust for his virgin half-sister Tamar. Adultery is still sin. David was an insignificant shepherd when God chose him. Here are the eight wives: Michalwas Davids original wife, Sauls daughter whom David won by killing 100 Philistines (1 Samuel 18:24-27). Bathsheba, married David after he famously murdered her husband Uriah (2 Samuel 11). Joab does it. Bathsheba was a victim who suffered from multiple life-changing traumas in the same year. He recalled Uriah from the front, supposedly to give him a report on the battle, and then told him to take some leave and visit his wife. Because of Ruths choices, David, Solomon, Joseph, and Jesus came through her line. The gifts had previously been given to King Saul. See how your gifts made a lasting difference recently. Amazing Facts is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization, Download AF Radio App for iPhone or Android. Altogether, scripture records that David had 19 sons by . We must all be actively aware of the battle for our hearts (1 Peter 5:8-10) and respond accordingly, with the power of the Holy Spirit. David was many things in life. He gave them Solomon, whose name means "Peace.". He won King Sauls daughter Michal for killing 400 Philistines and cutting off their foreskins. URGENT! Joel Ryanis an author, writing professor, and contributing writer for Salem Web Network and Lifeway. 2. "Bathsheba and David: Biblical Romance and Tragedy." (1 Samuel 13:14), Beware of power. These were born to David at Hebron. The first was the baby that was the fruit of the sinful and murderous romance between him and Bathsheba. Also, we find hope. That child died shortly after birth as a consequence of David's sin, which the prophet Nathan warned of (2 Samuel 12:14-23). David sent this letter to Joab by Uriah, who had no idea that he was carrying his own death sentence. From these unions, the Bible names nineteen sons and one daughter, Tamar ( 1 Chronicles 3:1-9 ). If so, the sons of David with his wives would total at least 20. Absalom killed Amnon his brother, and then Absalom was killed. How Can I Recognize and Understand the Holy Spirit Better? This site is a proud member of the Salem Web Network, a subsidiary of, Copyright 2023, Crosswalk.com. God explicitly prohibited polygamy. The David and Bathsheba story involved the ironic and subtle juxtapositions comparing Uriah who was supremely faithful to his king and comrades to David who is not faithful to either but allowed his lust to blind him to his sin. Many theologians believe that the Proverbs 31 woman, whom Solomon wrote about, was Davids great-grandmother Ruth (Ruth 4:21-22).