3And David took more wives at Jerusalem; and David had more sons and daughters. 4Now these are the names of his children whom he had in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, 5Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet, 6Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia, 7Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphalet.

8And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, the Philistines went up to search for David. And David learned of it, and he went out to meet them. 9And the Philistines had come and raided the valley of Rephaim. 10And David enquired of God: “Shall I go up against the Philistines? And will You deliver them into my hand?” And the LORD said to him, “Go up; for I will deliver them into your hand.” 11So David and his men came up to Baal-perazim; and David defeated them there. Then David said, “God has broken in upon my enemies like water breaking out; therefore, they called the name of that place “Baal-perazim” (God of divisions).” 12And when they found that the Philistines had left their gods behind there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned.

13And the Philistines again raided in that valley. 14Therefore, David enquired again of God; and God said to him, “Do not go up after them. Circle around behind them, and come upon them opposite the mulberry trees. 15And when you hear a sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry trees, then you shall go out to battle; for God has gone forth before you to defeat the army of the Philistines.” 16David, therefore, did as God had commanded; and they routed the army of the Philistines from Gibeon to Gazer. 17And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.