2 Samuel 5:9-11

Common English Bible

⁹ David occupied the fortress, so it was renamed David’s City. David built a city around it from the earthen terraces^[a] inward.^{[b] 10} David grew increasingly powerful, and the Lord of heavenly forces was with him.

¹¹ Tyre’s King Hiram sent messengers to David with cedar logs, bricklayers, and carpenters to build David a palace.