11 (A)And (B)Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, also carpenters and masons who built David a house. 12 And David knew that the Lord had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.

13 And David took more (C)concubines and wives from Jerusalem, after he came from Hebron, and more sons and daughters were born to David.

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