I Chronicles 3:8

Misinterpretations often arise from viewing this list as the complete record of David's sons, ignoring others like those in 2 Samuel 5 or Absalom; applying unsubstantiated numerology to the tally of nine or the names themselves; or treating the passage as promoting unchecked polygamy without recognizing its historical and covenantal context in tracing Israel's monarchy and messianic heritage.

This verse completes the enumeration of nine sons born to King David in Jerusalem—specifically naming Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet—highlighting the expansion of David's royal family and reinforcing the genealogical continuity of his lineage, which is central to the biblical theme of God's covenant with David promising an everlasting throne fulfilled ultimately in the Messiah.