1 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber
of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house.
2 And
David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his
kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel.
3 And
David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters.
4 Now
these are the
names of his children
which 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
when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all
the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them.
9 And
the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
10 And
David enquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? and wilt
thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto him, Go up; for I will
deliver them into thine hand.
11 So
they came up to Baalperazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God
hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of
waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baalperazim.
12 And
when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were
burned with fire.
13 And
the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.
14 Therefore
David enquired again of God; and God said unto him, Go not up after them; turn
away from them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees.
15 And
it shall be, when thou shalt hear a sound of going in the tops of the mulberry
trees, that then
thou shalt go out to battle: for God is gone forth before thee to smite the
host of the Philistines.
16 David
therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines
from Gibeon even to Gazer.
17 And
the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him
upon all nations.
