David Established at Jerusalem 1 NowHiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, with masons and carpenters, to build him a house. 2 So David knew that…

The Ark Brought to Jerusalem 1 Davidbuilt houses for himself in the City of David; and he prepared a place for the ark of God,and pitched a tent for it….

The Ark Placed in the Tabernacle 1 Sothey brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tabernacle that David had erected for it. Then they…

God’s Covenant with David 1 Nowit came to pass, when David was dwelling in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, “See now, I dwell in a house…

David’s Further Conquests 1 After thisit came to pass that David attacked the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its towns from the hand of the Philistines. 2 Then…

The Ammonites and Syrians Defeated 1 Ithappened after this that Nahash the king of the people of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his place. 2 Then David said,…

Rabbah Is Conquered 1 Ithappened in the spring of the year, at the time kings go outtobattle,that Joab led out the armed forces and ravaged the country of the people…

The Census of Israel and Judah 1 NowSatan stood up against Israel, and moved David to number Israel. 2 So David said to Joab and to the leaders of the…

David Prepares to Build the Temple 1 Then David said,“Thisisthe house of theLordGod, and thisisthe altar of burnt offering for Israel.” 2 So David commanded to gather thealiens whowerein the…

The Divisions of the Levites 1 So when David was old and full of days, he made his sonSolomon king over Israel. 2 And he gathered together all the leaders…