1. Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David with cedar trees, masons, and carpenters, to build him a house.
2. David perceived that Yahweh had established him king over Israel; for his kingdom was exalted on high, for his people Israel’s sake.
3. David took more wives at Jerusalem, and David became the father of more sons and daughters.
4. 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.