These were the family leaders listed in the genealogical records; they lived in Jerusalem.

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

These were the family leaders of the Levites, as listed in their genealogical records. They lived in Jerusalem.

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

In Jerusalem David married more wives and fathered more sons and daughters.

These are the names of children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,

For David said, “The Lord God of Israel has given his people rest and has permanently settled in Jerusalem.

These six were born to David in Hebron, where he ruled for seven years and six months. He ruled thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

Johanan was the father of Azariah, who served as a priest in the temple Solomon built in Jerusalem.

They performed music before the sanctuary of the meeting tent until Solomon built the Lord’s temple in Jerusalem. They carried out their tasks according to regulations.

In the spring, at the time when kings normally conduct wars, Joab led the army into battle and devastated the land of the Ammonites. He went and besieged Rabbah, while David stayed in Jerusalem. Joab defeated Rabbah and tore it down.