1 Chronicles 14:3David took more wives at Jerusalem; and David became the father of more sons and daughters.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~1003-1000 BC. King David, following ancient Near Eastern royal custom, takes additional wives to secure political alliances and demonstrate his royal status in the capital city.
The emotion here: uncomfortable recording the king's compromise
The original word
nāśāʾ (נָשָׂא) — to take or carry, suggesting the weight of responsibility these marriages represented
Why it matters
Ancient kings used marriage to secure treaties and demonstrate power — David had 8 named wives total
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 14:3
The Chronicler records this without comment, but it violates Deuteronomy's command that kings not multiply wives
Common misconceptionPeople think the Bible endorses polygamy because it records it, but this passage shows even great leaders can compromise God's original design.
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Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 14:3 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 14:3 comes from the book of 1 Chronicles, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include family, expansion, prosperity. Notable phrases: took more wives; more sons and daughters.
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