1. Hiram, king of Tyre, sent envoys to David along with cedar wood, and masons and carpenters to build him a house.
2. David now knew that the Lord had truly established him as king over Israel, for his kingdom was greatly exalted for the sake of his people Israel.
3. David took other wives in Jerusalem and became the father of more sons and daughters.
4. These are the names of those who were born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,