9. David took up residence in the fortress which he called the City of David. David built up the city on all sides, from the Millo toward the center.
10. David became ever more powerful, for the Lord of hosts was with him.
11. Hiram, king of Tyre, sent envoys to David along with cedar wood, and carpenters and masons, who built a house for David.
12. David now knew that the Lord had truly established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.
13. David took more concubines and wives in Jerusalem after he had come from Hebron, and more sons and daughters were born to him.
14. These are the names of those who were born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
15. Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,
16. Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet.
17. When the Philistines had heard that David was anointed king over Israel, they marched out in force to come after him. When David heard this, he went down to the refuge.
18. Meanwhile the Philistines had come and deployed themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
19. David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I attack the Philistines, and will you deliver them into my power?” The Lord answered David: Attack, for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your power.