 1 King Hiram of Tyre sent messengers to David with timbers of cedars, masons, and carpenters to build a house for him. 2 David saw that the Lord had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted on high, because of His people Israel. 3 David took more wives at Jerusalem. And David fathered more sons and daughters. 4 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 The Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel and all the Philistines went to seek David. And David heard, and went out against them. 9 The Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of the giants. 10 David asked of God saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? And will you deliver them into my hand? The Lord said to him, Go up, for I will deliver them to you. 11 They came up to Baalperazim. 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 They left their gods there. And David commanded, and they were burned with fire. 13 The Philistines still again made a raid in the valley. 14 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 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 David did as God commanded him. They struck the army of the Philistines from Gibeon to Gezer. 17 The name of David went out into all lands. And the Lord brought the fear of him on all nations.
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