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10 David became a great and strong ruler, because the Lord All-Powerful was on his side.

11 King Hiram of Tyre sent some officials to David. Carpenters and stone workers came with them, and they brought cedar logs so they could build David a palace.

12 David knew that the Lord had made him king of Israel and that he had made him a powerful ruler for the good of his people.

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10 And he became more and more powerful,(A) because the Lord God Almighty(B) was with him.(C)

11 Now Hiram(D) king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs and carpenters and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David. 12 Then David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom(E) for the sake of his people Israel.

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