So David lived in the stronghold, and called it (A)the city of David. And David built all around from the [a](B)Millo and inward. 10 (C)David became greater and greater, for the Lord God of armies was with him.

11 (D)Then Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David with cedar trees, carpenters, and [b]stonemasons; and (E)they built a house for David.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 5:9 I.e., terraced structure
  2. 2 Samuel 5:11 Lit stone wall craftsmen

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