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

They brought it with the ark of God up from the house of Abinadab on the hill. Ahio was walking in front of the ark,

David was afraid of the Lord that day and said, “How will the ark of the Lord ever come to me?”

What more can David say to you? You have given your servant special recognition, O Lord God!

For the sake of your promise and according to your purpose you have done this great thing in order to reveal it to your servant.

Benaiah son of Jehoida supervised the Kerithites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priests.

So Joab and his men marched out to do battle with the Arameans, and they fled before him.

So the messenger departed. When he arrived, he informed David of all the news that Joab had sent with him.

The king longed to go to Absalom, for he had since been consoled over the death of Amnon.

Absalom had three sons and one daughter, whose name was Tamar. She was a very attractive woman.

When someone approached to bow before him, Absalom would extend his hand and embrace him and kiss him.

Perhaps the Lord will notice my affliction and this day grant me good in place of his curse.”

The king and all the people who were with him arrived exhausted at their destination, where David refreshed himself.

Now when Absalom and all the men of Israel arrived in Jerusalem, Ahithophel was with him.

Absalom said to Hushai, “Do you call this loyalty to your friend? Why didn’t you go with your friend?”

David assembled the army that was with him. He appointed leaders of thousands and leaders of hundreds.

The king said, “Turn aside and take your place here.” So he turned aside and waited.

Shimei son of Gera the Benjaminite from Bahurim came down quickly with the men of Judah to meet King David.

The Lord is alive! My protector is praiseworthy! The God who delivers me is exalted as king!

From the three he was given honor and he became their officer, even though he was not one of the three.