0 Which sons of David were born in Jerusalem?

Which sons of David were born in Jerusalem?

Three passsages list the sons of David who were born in Jerusalem.
And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammuah, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia, And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet. 2 Samuel 5:14-16

And these were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel: Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphelet, And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia, And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine. 1 Chronicles 3:5-8

And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters. Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon, And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet, And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia, And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet. 1 Chronicles 14:3-7

And here is a table that compares the lists.
2 Samuel
5:14-16


Shammuah
Shobab
Nathan
Solomon
Ibhar
Elishua
-
-
Nepheg
Japhia
Elishama
Eliada
-
Eliphalet
1 Chronicles
3:5-8


Shimea
Shobab
Nathan
Solomon
Ibhar
-
-
Nogah
Nepheg
Japhia
Elishama (listed twice!)
Eliada
-
Eliphelet (listed twice!)
1 Chronicles
14:3-7


Shammua
Shobab
Nathan
Solomon
Ibhar
Elishua
Elpalet
Nogah
Nepheg
Japhia
Elishama
-
Beeliada
Eliphalet

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