11 King Hiram of Tyre sent envoys to David; he also sent cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons,(A) and they built a palace for David. 12 Then David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.

13 After he arrived from Hebron, David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, and more sons and daughters were born to him.

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