1 Chronicles 14:1-2
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Chapter 14
David in Jerusalem. 1 (A)Hiram, king of Tyre, sent envoys to David along with cedar wood, and masons and carpenters to build him a house.[a](B) 2 David now knew[b] that the Lord had truly established him as king over Israel, for his kingdom was greatly exalted for the sake of his people Israel.
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- 14:1 The Chronicler’s account of David’s establishment as king and his victories over the Philistines follows 2 Sm 5:11–25, but makes David’s rule even more prominent.
- 14:2 David now knew: see note on 2 Sm 5:12.
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