1Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house.
2Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house.
3And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel.
4And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel.
5¶ And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters.14.3 more: Heb. yet
6¶ And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters.14.3 more: Heb. yet
7Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,
8Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,
9And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet,
10And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet,
11And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
12And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
13And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet.14.7 Beeliada: also called, Eliada
14And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet.14.7 Beeliada: also called, Eliada
15¶ 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.
16¶ 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.
17And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
18And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
19And 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.
20And 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.
21So they came up to Baal-perazim; 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 Baal-perazim.14.11 Baal-perazim: that is, A place of breaches
22So they came up to Baal-perazim; 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 Baal-perazim.14.11 Baal-perazim: that is, A place of breaches
23And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire.
24And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire.
25And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.
26And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.
27Therefore 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.
28Therefore 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.
29And 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.
30And 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.
31David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gazer.14.16 Gibeon: also called, Geba
32David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gazer.14.16 Gibeon: also called, Geba
33And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.
34And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.