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11 King Hiram of Tyre sent messengers to David with cedar wood, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a house for David. 12 Then David understood that the Lord had appointed him king over Israel, and that He had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.

13 David took more concubines and wives in Jerusalem, after having come from Hebron, and they bore him more sons and daughters.

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11 Now Hiram(A) king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs and carpenters and stonemasons, 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(B) for the sake of his people Israel.

13 After he left Hebron, David took more concubines and wives(C) in Jerusalem, and more sons and daughters were born to him.

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