3:9a These were all the sons of David,

They all were the sons of David,
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⌊Apart from⌋ these sons of David,

3:9b besides the sons by his concubines.

⌊not including⌋ the sons he had with his concubines.
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⌊he had other sons⌋ by his wives of lower status.

3:9c And Tamar was their sister.

Tamar was the sister to the sons of David ⌊by his rightful wives⌋ .
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David’s sons by ⌊his official wives⌋ had a sister called Tamar.

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