1. King Hiram of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters to build a palace for him.
2. Then David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and that his kingdom had been exalted for the sake of His people Israel.
3. David took more wives in Jerusalem, and he became the father of more sons and daughters.
4. These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: 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 went in search of David; when David heard of this, he went out to face them.
9. Now the Philistines had come and raided in the Valley of Rephaim,
10. so David inquired of God, “Should I go to war against the Philistines? Will You hand them over to me? ”The Lord replied, “Go, and I will hand them over to you.”
11. So the Israelites went up to Baal-perazim, and David defeated the Philistines there. Then David said, “Like a bursting flood, God has used me to burst out against my enemies.” Therefore, they named that place the Lord Bursts Out.
12. The Philistines abandoned their idols there, and David ordered that they be burned in the fire.