2Sa 5:11 | MHM | STEP | David's Children This section describes how David's reign became more secure and prosperous. It tells how his palace was built, how his kingdom was established, and how his family grew. The passage shows that God was with David, blessing him for the sake of Israel, not just for David himself. It also mentions David's many wives and children, but does not praise him for this. v. 11 : Hiram, the king of Tyre, sent messengers and skilled workers to David, along with cedar wood, to help build David a royal palace. The people of Israel were mostly farmers and shepherds, so they did not have many skilled builders. Hiram’s help was a generous gift to honor David as king. David accepted this help, and the palace was built just as he wanted. Even though the builders were not Israelites, the house was still suitable to dedicate to God. This is like the prophecy, The sons of the strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee (Isaiah 60:10 ).

‏ 2 Samuel 5:11

David's Children

This section describes how David's reign became more secure and prosperous. It tells how his palace was built, how his kingdom was established, and how his family grew. The passage shows that God was with David, blessing him for the sake of Israel, not just for David himself. It also mentions David's many wives and children, but does not praise him for this.

v. 11: Hiram, the king of Tyre, sent messengers and skilled workers to David, along with cedar wood, to help build David a royal palace. The people of Israel were mostly farmers and shepherds, so they did not have many skilled builders. Hiram’s help was a generous gift to honor David as king. David accepted this help, and the palace was built just as he wanted. Even though the builders were not Israelites, the house was still suitable to dedicate to God. This is like the prophecy, The sons of the strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee (Isaiah 60:10 ^a).