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2 Samuel 5:12-19 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

12. And David knew that the Lord had confirmed him as king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom over his people Israel.

13. Then David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, after he had arrived from Hebron. And other sons as well as daughters were born to David.

14. And these are the names of those who were born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,

15. and Ibhar, and Elishua, and Nepheg,

16. and Japhia, and Elishama, and Eliada, and Elipheleth.

17. Then the Philistines heard that they had anointed David as king over Israel. And they all ascended, so that they might seek David. And when David had heard of it, he descended to a stronghold.

18. Now the Philistines, arriving, spread themselves out in the Valley of Rephaim.

19. And David consulted the Lord, saying: "Shall I ascend to the Philistines? And will you give them into my hand?" And the Lord said to David: "Ascend. For I will certainly give the Philistines into your hand."

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