2 Samuel 5:9-13
2 Samuel 5:9
So David lived in the stronghold, and called it the city of David. And David built all around from the Millo and inward.
2 Samuel 5:10
David became greater and greater, for the Lord God of armies was with him.
2 Samuel 5:11
Then Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David with cedar trees, carpenters, and stonemasons; and they built a house for David.
2 Samuel 5:12
And David realized that the Lord had appointed him as king over Israel, and that He had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.
2 Samuel 5:13
Meanwhile David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, after he came from Hebron; and more sons and daughters were born to David.