11 Then Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David with cedar trees and carpenters e and stonemasons e ; and they built a house for David . 12 And David realized that the Lord had established him as king over Israel , and that He had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel .
13 Meanwhile David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem , after he came from Hebron ; and more sons and daughters were born to David . 14 Now these are the names of those who were born to him in Jerusalem : Shammua , Shobab , Nathan , Solomon , 15 Ibhar , Elishua , Nepheg , Japhia , 16 Elishama , Eliada and Eliphelet .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:11-16
Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:11-16
(Read 2 Samuel 5:11-16)
David's house was not the worse, nor the less fit to be dedicated to God, for being built by the sons of the stranger. It is prophesied of the gospel church, The sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee, Isaiah 60:10. David's government was rooted and built up. David was established king; so is the Son of David, and all who, through him, are made to our God kings and priests. Never had the nation of Israel appeared so great as it began now to be. Many have the favour and love of God, yet do not perceive it, and so want the comfort of it; but to be exalted to that, and to perceive it, is happiness. David owned it was for his people's sake God had done great things for him; that he might be a blessing to them, and that they might be happy under him.