World Messianic Bible British Edition

2 Samuel 5:10-18 World Messianic Bible British Edition (WMBBE)

10. David grew greater and greater; for the Lord, the God of Hosts, was with him.

11. Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, with cedar trees, carpenters, and masons; and they built David a house.

12. David perceived that the Lord had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel’s sake.

13. David took more concubines and wives for himself out of Jerusalem, after he had come from Hebron; and more sons and daughters were born to David.

14. These are the names of those who were born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,

15. Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,

16. Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.

17. When the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David, but David heard about it and went down to the stronghold.

18. Now the Philistines had come and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.