David and the Ark 1 David consulted with all his leaders, the commanders of hundreds and of thousands. 2 Then he said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it…

God’s Blessing on David 1 King Hiram of Tyre sent envoys to David,along with cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters to build a palace for him. 2 Then David knew that…

The Ark Comes to Jerusalem 1 David built houses for himself in the city of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent…

1 Theybrought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent David had pitched for it.Then they offered burnt offerings and fellowship offerings in God’s presence. 2 When David…

The Lord’s Covenant with David 1 When Davidhad settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Look! I am living in a cedar house while the ark of…

David’s Military Campaigns 1 After this,David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from Philistine control. 2 He also defeated the Moabites, and they became David’s…

War with the Ammonites 1 Some time later,King Nahash of the Ammonites died, and his son became king in his place. 2 Then David said, “I’ll show kindness to Hanun…

Capture of the City of Rabbah 1 In the springwhen kings march out to war,Joab led the army and destroyed the Ammonites’ land. He came to Rabbah and besieged it,…

David’s Military Census 1 Satanstood up against Israel and incited Davidto count the people of Israel. 2 So David said to Joab and the commanders of the troops, “Go and…

1 Then David said, “This is the house of theLordGod, and this is the altar of burnt offering for Israel.” David’s Preparations for the Temple 2 So David gave orders…