7. David nevertheless captured the fortress of Zion, which is the City of David.
8. On that day David said: “All who wish to strike at the Jebusites must attack through the water shaft. The lame and the blind shall be the personal enemies of David.” That is why it is said, “The blind and the lame shall not enter the palace.”
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,