Topical Encyclopedia Shammua Shammua is one of the sons of King David, born to him in Jerusalem. He is mentioned in the genealogical records of David's children. Shammua's mother is Bathsheba, the daughter of Ammiel, who is also known as Bathshua in some texts. Shammua is listed among David's sons in 1 Chronicles 3:5: "These were born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon, the four by Bathshua daughter of Ammiel." . While Shammua does not play a prominent role in the biblical narrative, his inclusion in the genealogies underscores the importance of David's lineage and the fulfillment of God's promises to David. Shobab Shobab is another son of King David and Bathsheba, mentioned alongside his brothers in the genealogical records. Like Shammua, Shobab's role in the biblical narrative is limited to these genealogical listings. His name appears in 1 Chronicles 3:5, as part of the record of David's children born in Jerusalem. The mention of Shobab, along with his siblings, highlights the continuation of David's line and the significance of his family in the history of Israel. Nathan Nathan, the son of David and Bathsheba, is listed among David's children in 1 Chronicles 3:5. While Nathan does not have a prominent role in the biblical narrative, his name carries significance due to its association with the prophet Nathan, who played a crucial role in David's life. The prophet Nathan was instrumental in confronting David about his sin with Bathsheba and in delivering God's promise of an everlasting dynasty to David. Although the son Nathan is not the same as the prophet, the shared name may reflect the influence and respect the prophet held in David's household. Nathan's inclusion in the genealogy is also significant in the New Testament, where he is listed in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 3:31), emphasizing the messianic lineage through David. Solomon Solomon is perhaps the most well-known of David and Bathsheba's sons, renowned for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem. Solomon's birth is recorded in 2 Samuel 12:24-25: "Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and lay with her. So she gave birth to a son and named him Solomon. Now the LORD loved the child and sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah because the LORD loved him." . Solomon's reign is detailed in the books of 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles, where his wisdom, granted by God, is highlighted in his judgments and writings, including many of the Proverbs and the Song of Solomon. Solomon's reign is marked by peace and prosperity, but also by his eventual turning away from God due to his many foreign wives and their idolatrous practices. Despite his failings, Solomon's role in the biblical narrative is pivotal, as he is a key figure in the fulfillment of God's covenant with David, and his wisdom and writings continue to influence Judeo-Christian thought. |