2 Samuel 5:11 asv — And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar-trees, and carpenters, and masons; and they built David a ho…

American Standard Version

"And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar-trees, and carpenters, and masons; and they built David a house. "

— 2 Samuel 5:11, American Standard Version

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2 Samuel 5 — Context

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And David said on that day, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites, let him get up to the watercourse, and smite the lame and the blind, that are hated of David’s soul. Wherefore they say, There are the blind and the lame; he cannot come into the house.

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And David dwelt in the stronghold, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.

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And David waxed greater and greater; for Jehovah, the God of hosts, was with him.

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And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar-trees, and carpenters, and masons; and they built David a house.

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And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel’s sake.

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And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron; and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.

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And these are the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem: Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,

2 Samuel 5:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 5:11 say?
2 Samuel 5:11 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar-trees, and carpenters, and masons; and they built David a house. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 5:11 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 5:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 5, verse 11.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 5:11.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 5:11 in?
2 Samuel 5:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 5:11?
2 Samuel 5:11 reads (ASV): “And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar-trees, and carpenters, and masons; and they built David a house. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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