1. And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timbers of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him a house.
2. And David saw that Jehovah had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted on high, because of His people Israel.
3. And David took more wives at Jerusalem. And David fathered more sons and daughters.
4. And these were the names of the children whom he had in Jerusalem: Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,
5. and Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet,
6. and Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
7. and Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet.
8. And the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, and all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard, and went out against them.
9. And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the Valley of the Giants.
10. And David asked of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? And will You deliver them into my hand? And Jehovah said to him, Go up, for I will deliver them into your hand.
11. And they came up to Baal-perazim. And David struck them there. Then David said, God has broken in on my enemies by my hand like the breaking forth of waters. Therefore they called the name of that place The Breaking of Baal.
12. And they left their gods there. And David commanded, and they were burned with fire.
13. And the Philistines still again made a raid in the valley.
14. And David asked again of God. And God said to him, Do not go up after them. Turn away from them, and come on them over against the weeping trees.
15. And it shall be, when you hear a sound of marching in the tops of the weeping trees, then you shall go out to battle. For God has gone forth before you to strike the army of the Philistines.
16. And David did as God commanded him. And they struck the army of the Philistines from Gibeon to Gezer.
17. And the name of David went out into all lands. And Jehovah brought the fear of him on all nations.