1. Tyre’s King Hiram sent messengers to David with cedar logs, bricklayers, and carpenters to build David a palace.
2. Then David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel, and that his kingship was held in great honor for the sake of his people Israel.
3. David married more secondary wives in Jerusalem and fathered more sons and daughters.
4. The names of his children in Jerusalem were as follows: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
5. Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet,
6. Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,
7. Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet.
8. When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they all marched up to find him. David heard this and went out to confront them.
9. The Philistines had invaded and were plundering the Rephaim Valley.
10. David asked God for advice: "Should I attack the Philistines, and will you hand them over to me?"The Lord answered, "Attack them, and I’ll definitely hand them over to you."