1. AND HIRAM king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar timbers, with masons and carpenters, to build him a house.
2. And David perceived that the Lord had established and confirmed him as king over Israel, for his kingdom was exalted highly for His people Israel's sake.
3. And David took more wives to Jerusalem, and [he] became the father of more sons and daughters.
4. Now these are the names of the children whom he had in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
5. Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet,
6. Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,
7. Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet.
8. And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, [they] all went up to seek David. And [he] heard of it and went out before them.
9. Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the Valley of Rephaim.