2 Sm 5:9-12

9David took up residence in the fortress which he called the City of David. David built up the city on all sides, from the Millo toward the center.^g 10David became ever more powerful, for the LORD of hosts was with him.^h 11ⁱ Hiram, king of Tyre, sent envoys to David along with cedar wood, and carpenters and masons, who built a house for David.^j 12David now knew^* that the LORD had truly established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.