David lived in the fortress; for this reason it is called the City of David.

The whole assembly agreed to do this, for the proposal seemed right to all the people.

Nathan told David all these words that were revealed to him.

Later King Nahash of the Ammonites died and his son succeeded him.

for you, my God, have revealed to your servant that you will build a dynasty for him. That is why your servant has had the courage to pray to you.

Later David defeated the Philistines and subdued them. He took Gath and its surrounding towns away from the Philistines.

So they marched against Baal Perazim and David defeated them there. David said, “Using me as his instrument, God has burst out against my enemies like water bursts out.” So that place is called Baal Perazim.