2 Samuel 5:10-12

New International Reader's Version

¹⁰ David became more and more powerful. That’s because the Lord God who rules over all was with him.

¹¹ Hiram was king of Tyre. He sent messengers to David. He sent cedar logs along with them. He also sent skilled workers. They worked with wood and stone. They built a palace for David. ¹² Then David knew that the Lord had made his position as king secure. He knew that he had made him king over the whole nation of Israel. He knew that the Lord had greatly honored his kingdom. The Lord had done it because the Israelites were his people.