1. And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar-trees, and masons, and carpenters, to build him a house.
2. And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel; for his kingdom was exalted on high, for his people Israel’s sake.
3. And David took more wives at Jerusalem; and David begat more sons and daughters.
4. And these are the names of the children whom he had in Jerusalem: Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,
5. and Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpelet,
6. and Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
7. and Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphelet.
8. And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David: and David heard of it, and went out against them.
9. Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.