1 Chronicles 14:1-7·~1 min

David’s Family Grows

Hiram sends craftsmen and materials to build David a palace, and David understands this as the LORD's confirmation of his rule over Israel. His exaltation is seen as serving God's people, not merely enlarging himself.

N¹ow Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters, to build a palace for him. ²And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had highly exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.

David takes more wives in Jerusalem, and the chapter records the sons born to him there. The list presents his household as settled and expanding in the royal city.

³And David took more wives in Jerusalem and became the father of more sons and daughters. ⁴These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, ⁵Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet, ⁶Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia, ⁷Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet.

Section summaryDavid's rise becomes publicly visible as Hiram of Tyre helps build him a palace, and David recognizes that the LORD has firmly established his kingship for Israel's sake. The section then notes the further growth of David's household in Jerusalem by naming the children born there.

Role in the chapterThis opening section settles David into royal stability before the battles that follow. It frames his prosperity not as private success but as a sign that God has raised his kingdom for the people.