David did just as God commanded him, and they struck down the Philistine army from Gibeon to Gezer.

So David became famous in all the lands; the Lord caused all the nations to fear him.

David constructed buildings in the City of David; he then prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it.

David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar, along with the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab.

When David finished offering burnt sacrifices and peace offerings, he pronounced a blessing over the people in the Lord’s name.

That day David first gave to Asaph and his colleagues this song of thanks to the Lord:

Then all the people returned to their homes, and David went to pronounce a blessing on his family.

Nathan said to David, “You should do whatever you have in mind, for God is with you.”

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

What more can David say to you? You have honored your servant; you have given your servant special recognition.

He defeated the Moabites; the Moabites became David’s subjects and brought tribute.

David defeated King Hadadezer of Zobah as far as Hamath, when he went to extend his authority to the Euphrates River.

David took the golden shields which Hadadezer’s servants had carried and brought them to Jerusalem.

David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people.

Benaiah son of Jehoiada supervised the Kerethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were the king’s leading officials.

When David heard the news, he sent Joab and the entire army to meet them.

When he taunted Israel, Jonathan son of Shimea, David’s brother, killed him.

These were the descendants of Rapha who lived in Gath; they were killed by the hand of David and his soldiers.

An adversary opposed Israel, inciting David to count how many warriors Israel had.

Gad went to David and told him, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Pick one of these: