1 Huram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, along with cedar timber, masons, and carpenters, to build him a house. 2 David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had greatly exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.

3 David took more wives in Jerusalem and fathered more sons and daughters. 4 These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, 5 Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet, 6 Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia, 7 Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet. 8 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up in search of David. David heard about it and went out to meet them. 9 The Philistines came and raided the Valley of Rephaim. 10 David inquired of God, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will you give them into my hand?” The LORD said to him, “Go up, and I will give them into your hand.” 11 They went up to Baal-perazim, and David defeated them there. David said, “God has broken through my enemies by my hand like water bursting through.” So they called that place Baal-perazim. 12 The Philistines abandoned their gods there. David gave the order, and they were burned with fire.

13 The Philistines raided the valley again. 14 David again inquired of God, and God said to him, “Do not go up after them. Circle around them and come at them opposite the balsam trees. 15 When you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, go out to battle, for God will have gone out before you to strike the Philistine army.” 16 David did as God commanded him, and they struck down the Philistine army from Gibeon to Gezer. 17 David’s fame spread throughout all the lands, and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all the nations.