1 Chronicles 14:3
“David took more wives at Jerusalem, and David became the father of more sons and daughters.”
What does 1 Chronicles 14:3 mean?
David's wealth and power as king allowed him to take multiple wives, which was a common practice among ancient Near Eastern rulers and a sign of status and strength. This verse simply records that his family grew significantly during his reign in Jerusalem, with many children born to these different wives. The passage isn't making a moral statement here, just documenting the historical fact of his expanding household. For readers today, it's worth knowing that while the Bible records many practices of its characters, recording something isn't the same as endorsing it, and later biblical wisdom actually warns against the very pattern David followed.