Yes in those days it was common for kings to have concubines, David had a few but Solomon had it in hundreds.
Absalom (2 Samuel 16:21, 22)
sevenKing David had eight wives and at least ten concubines. His wives are listed in 2 Samuel 3:2-5, but the list is missing two wives - the first one, Michal, and the last one, Bathsheba. Their names in order are:MichalAhinoamAbigailMaacahHaggithAbitalEglahBathsheba2 Samuel 5:13-15 says that David took more wives and concubines in Jerusalem, but doesn't list how many, only names the sons born to him there. In a later passage, we are told of ten concubines whom his son Absalom defiled, so at the very least, David had eight wives and ten concubines - probably more.
Before the death of king David , king David lost two sons of his. One was called Absalom and the other son that died very early in life was the love child of king David and Bathsheba.
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King David was the youngest of Jesse's 8 sons. Jesse lived in Bethlehem and was the grandson of Ruth and Boaz.
King Solomon, the son of King David, ruled the kingdom of Israel after his father's death. Solomon is known for his wisdom and for building the First Temple in Jerusalem.
Absalom (2 Samuel 16:21, 22)
Some of King David's wives and concubines are unknown so we can not give an answer to this question.
sevenKing David had eight wives and at least ten concubines. His wives are listed in 2 Samuel 3:2-5, but the list is missing two wives - the first one, Michal, and the last one, Bathsheba. Their names in order are:MichalAhinoamAbigailMaacahHaggithAbitalEglahBathsheba2 Samuel 5:13-15 says that David took more wives and concubines in Jerusalem, but doesn't list how many, only names the sons born to him there. In a later passage, we are told of ten concubines whom his son Absalom defiled, so at the very least, David had eight wives and ten concubines - probably more.
King David had at least 8 wives plus many concubines and so he had many sons. Probably over 25. Solomon was near the end, if not the last son born.One was mentioned at 2 Samuel 12:15,19 + 24. The first son of David and Bathsheba died as a baby. The NEXT child they had together was Solomon.
Actually, it was sevenKing David had eight wives and at least ten concubines. His wives are listed in 2 Samuel 3:2-5, but the list is missing two wives - the first one, Michal, and the last one, Bathsheba. Their names in order are:MichalAhinoamAbigailMaacahHaggithAbitalEglahBathsheba2 Samuel 5:13-15 says that David took more wives and concubines in Jerusalem, but doesn't list how many, only names the sons born to him there. In a later passage, we are told of ten concubines whom his son Absalom defiled, so at the very least, David had eight wives and ten concubines - probably more.Read more: How_man_wives_did_King_David_have
Before the death of king David , king David lost two sons of his. One was called Absalom and the other son that died very early in life was the love child of king David and Bathsheba.
David's sons faced tragic fates: Amnon was killed by his half-brother Absalom for assaulting Absalom's sister, Tamar; Absalom died in battle against David's forces while trying to seize the throne; and Adonijah was executed for attempting to claim the throne after David's death. Solomon, David's successor, also had another son, Amnon, who was put to death by Solomon for his rebellion.
he was nice to his sons
Absalom, King David's son, died before he did. Absalom rebelled against his father, leading to a conflict in which he was killed. King David mourned deeply for Absalom's death despite their strained relationship.
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michal, abigail, Bathsheba, ahinoam, Maacah - and thats all i know but he had many more, concubines and all!