2 Samuel 3:2

And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;

Cross-references

2 Samuel 13:1 Historical context

2 Samuel 13 narrates the story of Amnon, David's firstborn listed here, including his rape of Tamar and murder by Absalom.

2 Samuel 15:10 Historical context

2 Samuel 15:10 recounts Absalom's rebellion in Hebron — Absalom is one of David's sons born in Hebron (v.3).

1 Samuel 25:43 Historical context

1 Samuel 25:43 identifies Ahinoam of Jezreel as David's wife, the same woman named here as mother of Amnon.

1 Chronicles 3:1-4 records the same list of David's sons born in Hebron, providing a parallel genealogy.

Deuteronomy 17:17 forbids kings from multiplying wives — David's multiple wives here directly violate that command.

1 Samuel 30:5 Historical context

1 Samuel 30:5 names Ahinoam as one of David's wives, the same woman mentioned here as mother of Amnon.

Judges 8:30 Parallel

Judges 8:30 notes Gideon had many sons from many wives — a parallel to David's many sons listed here.

1 Kings 11:3 describes Solomon's many wives turning his heart — a later echo of David's own multiple wives.