9. Then David lived in the stronghold, and he called it: the City of David. And he built it up on all sides, from Millo and inward.
10. And he advanced, prospering and increasing, and the Lord, the God of hosts, was with him.
11. Also, Hiram, the king of Tyre, sent messengers to David, with cedar wood, and with builders of wood and builders of stone, in order to make walls. And they built a house for David.
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."
20. Therefore, David went to Baal-perazim. And he struck them there. And he said, "The Lord has divided my enemies before me, just as the waters are divided." Because of this, the name of that place was called Baal-perazim.
21. And in that place they left behind their graven images, which David and his men took away.
22. And the Philistines continued still, so that they ascended and spread themselves out in the Valley of Rephaim.
23. Then David consulted the Lord, "Shall I ascend against the Philistines, and will you deliver them into my hands?" And he responded: "You shall not ascend against them; instead, circle behind their back. And you shall come to them from the side opposite the balsam trees.
24. And when you hear the sound of something going forth from the tops of the balsam trees, then you shall begin the battle. For then the Lord will go forth, before your face, so that he may strike the army of the Philistines."
25. And so, David did just as the Lord had instructed him. And he struck down the Philistines, from Gibeon until you arrive at Gezer.