King
Also known as King Solomon, he was a king of the tribe of Judah during Israel's united kingdom, son of David and Bathsheba, and called Jedidiah at his birth (2 Samuel 12:25).
About Jedidiah (Solomon)
A name meaning “beloved of the Lord [Yahweh].” God told Nathan the prophet to give Solomon this name soon after his birth. Solomon was the second son of King David by Bathsheba (2 Samuel 12:24–25).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- David, Bathsheba
- Partners 3
- Daughter of Pharaoh (1 Kings 3:1), Naamah, A Wife of Solomon
- Siblings 3
- Shammua (2 Samuel 5:14), Shobab, Nathan
- Half-siblings 17
- Amnon, Chileab, Absalom, Adonijah (Son of David), Shephatiah, Ithream, Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg (2 Samuel 5:15), Japhia (2 Samuel 5:15), Elishama (2 Samuel 5:16), Eliada, Eliphelet, Tamar, Elpelet, Nogah, Jerimoth (2 Chronicles 11:18)
- Children 3
- Taphath, Basemath (1 Kings 4:15), Rehoboam
- Nieces & Nephews 3
- Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27), Mattatha, Mahalath (2 Chronicles 11:18)
- Aunts 2
- Zeruiah, Abigail (Sister of King David)
- Uncles 7
- Eliab (Son of Jesse), Abinadab (Son of Jesse), Shimeah, Nethanel (1 Chronicles 2:14), Raddai, Ozem, Elihu (1 Chronicles 27:18)
- Cousins 6
- Abihail (Daughter of Eliab), Jonadab, Abishai, Joab, Asahel, Amasa
Key References
2 Samuel 12:25
and sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah because the LORD loved him.
All Scripture References (1)
2 Samuel (1)
2 Samuel 12:25
and sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah because the LORD loved him.