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Then David dwelt in the stronghold, and called it the City of David. And David built all around from the Millo and inward.
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So David went on and became great, and the Lord God of hosts was with him.
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Then Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters and masons. And they built David a house.
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So David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel, and that He had exalted His kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.
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And David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, after he had come from Hebron. Also more sons and daughters were born to David.
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Now these are the names of those who were born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
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Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,
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Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
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Now when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to search for David. And David heard of it and went down to the stronghold.
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The Philistines also went and deployed themselves in the Valley of Rephaim.
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So David inquired of the Lord, saying, "Shall I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?" And the Lord said to David, "Go up, for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into your hand."