9 Then David dwelt in the stronghold, and called it ^athe City of David. And David built all around from¹ the Millo and inward.  ‡

10 So David went on and became great, and ^athe Lord God of hosts was with ^bhim.  ‡

12 So David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel, and that He had ^aexalted His kingdom ^bfor the sake of His people Israel.  ‡

13 And ^aDavid took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, after he had come from Hebron. Also more sons and daughters were born to David.  ‡