And these were born unto him, &c.] 2 Samuel 5:14. Shimea, &c.] Or, Shammua. These four are set down in a clean contrary order: for Solomon was the eldest, Nathan the second, as is implied, Luke 3:31. But his purpose was to prosecute Solomons race, and therefore he sets him in the last place. Bath-shua] Or, Bath-sheba, 2 Samuel 11:3. Ammiel] Or, Eliam, 2 Samuel 11:3.