They attacked the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab.

David consulted with his military officers, including those who led groups of a thousand and those who led groups of a hundred.

they wandered from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another.

They were the potters who lived in Netaim and Gederah; they lived there and worked for the king.

Mikloth was the father of Shimeah. They also lived near their relatives in Jerusalem.

Their relatives, who lived in their settlements, came from time to time and served with them for seven-day periods.

Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They also lived near their relatives in Jerusalem.

They and their relatives, all of them skilled and trained to make music to the Lord, numbered two hundred eighty-eight.

They cast lots to determine their responsibilities – oldest as well as youngest, teacher as well as student.

Shuppim and Hosah were assigned the west gate, along with the Shalleketh gate on the upper road. One guard was adjacent to another.

During the time of Saul they attacked the Hagrites and defeated them. They took over their territory in the entire eastern region of Gilead.

These were the leaders of David’s warriors who helped establish and stabilize his rule over all Israel, in accordance with the Lord’s word.

They helped David fight against raiding bands, for all of them were warriors and leaders in the army.

They spent three days feasting there with David, for their relatives had given them provisions.

When the time comes for you to die, I will raise up your descendant, one of your own sons, to succeed you, and I will establish his kingdom.

Later there was a battle with the Philistines in Gezer. At that time Sibbekai the Hushathite killed Sippai, one of the descendants of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued.

David said to Solomon: “My son, I really wanted to build a temple to honor the Lord my God.

They divided them by lots, for there were officials of the holy place and officials designated by God among the descendants of both Eleazar and Ithamar.

Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a wise adviser and scribe; Jehiel son of Hacmoni cared for the king’s sons.

Recorded there are all the facts about his reign and accomplishments, and an account of the events that involved him, Israel, and all the neighboring kingdoms.