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1 Chronicles 3:5-9
And these were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel: …

1 Chronicles 14:4
Now theseare the names ofhis children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,

Shammuah.

1 Chronicles 3:5
And these were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel:

Nathan

2 Samuel 12:1-7
And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor…

Luke 2:31
Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

Solomon

2 Samuel 12:24,25
And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the LORD loved him…

Matthew 1:6
And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of herthat had been the wife of Urias;

Shammua,
Shammua is the first son listed, and his name means "heard" or "announced." While not much is known about Shammua himself, his inclusion in the list signifies the continuation of David's lineage. The name reflects a common biblical theme of God hearing and responding to His people, as seen in the naming of Samuel (1 Samuel 1:20).

Shobab,
Shobab, whose name means "rebellious" or "backsliding," is another son of David. The name may reflect the tumultuous nature of David's family life, marked by internal strife and rebellion, as seen later in the actions of some of his children. This theme of rebellion is a recurring issue in the narrative of David's reign and the history of Israel.

Nathan,
Nathan, meaning "gift" or "given," is significant not only as David's son but also as a name shared with the prophet Nathan, who played a crucial role in David's life (2 Samuel 12:1-15). The prophet Nathan confronted David about his sin with Bathsheba and later supported Solomon's claim to the throne. Nathan's name here may symbolize God's grace and the prophetic voice in David's kingdom.

Solomon,
Solomon, whose name means "peaceful," is perhaps the most well-known of David's sons. He succeeded David as king and is renowned for his wisdom, wealth, and the building of the Temple in Jerusalem (1 Kings 3-10). Solomon's reign is seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to David of an enduring dynasty (2 Samuel 7:12-16). Solomon is also a type of Christ, representing the ultimate King of Peace, as prophesied inIsaiah 9:6-7.

•2 Samuel 5:14 begins by saying, “These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua….” David had reigned in Hebron for seven and a half years, but Shammua is the first son named after the king transferred his throne to Jerusalem (compare2 Samuel 5:5; 5:13–16;1 Chronicles 3:5).

• Shammua’s birth signals that the Lord’s promise to plant David and his house securely in Zion is already taking shape (2 Samuel 7:10–11).

• Every child in this list is proof that God is blessing David’s new capital and fulfilling His covenant purpose to raise up offspring after him who will continue the royal line (2 Samuel 7:12).

• Listed next is “Shobab,” the second son born in Jerusalem. Scripture provides no exploits of Shobab, yet his inclusion matters (see1 Chronicles 14:4).

• The simple record of his birth underlines that God is filling David’s house with sons, multiplying the king’s heritage just as He multiplied Jacob’s sons to form the tribes of Israel (Genesis 35:22–26).

• Even unnamed deeds can serve God’s grand design; Shobab’s life contributed to the fullness of the royal family through whom the Messiah would eventually come (Isaiah 11:1).

• Third in the verse is “Nathan.” Though less famous than Solomon, Nathan’s significance stretches far into the New Testament: Luke traces Mary’s lineage through this very son (Luke 3:31), showing that Jesus is physically descended from David.

• By recording Nathan here, the Spirit prepares readers for a dual witness to Christ’s right to David’s throne—legal succession through Solomon (Matthew 1:6–16) and bloodline through Nathan.

• Nathan’s appearance in both genealogies reveals God’s precision: He safeguards the Davidic covenant (2 Samuel 7:13–16) while also bypassing later royal curses (Jeremiah 22:30) by routing the Messiah’s human ancestry through Nathan rather than through the later, disqualified kings.

• Finally, “Solomon” stands out as the heir God specifically chose to follow David (2 Samuel 12:24–25). His reign brings Israel to its historic zenith in peace, prosperity, and temple worship (1 Kings 4:20–34; 8:1–21).

• Solomon embodies the immediate fulfillment of God’s word that a son would build “a house for My name” (2 Samuel 7:13), foreshadowing Christ who builds a greater, living temple (John 2:19–21;Ephesians 2:19–22).

• The presence of Solomon in this short list assures readers that God’s covenant plan is on course: from David to Solomon, and ultimately to “great David’s greater Son” (Acts 13:22–23).

2 Samuel 5:14 isn’t a throwaway line; it records the first four sons David fathered in Jerusalem, each birth testifying that God’s promise to establish David’s house is already unfolding. Shammua marks the fresh start in Zion, Shobab adds to the multiplying royal family, Nathan secures the Messianic bloodline, and Solomon anticipates the temple-building king—and, beyond him, the everlasting King, Jesus Christ.