Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until David became king.

Although Judah became strong among his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright was given to Joseph.

David said, “Whoever is the first to kill a Jebusite will become chief commander.” Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became the chief.

He was more honored than the Three and became their commander even though he did not become one of the Three.

David took more wives in Jerusalem, and he became the father of more sons and daughters.

He also defeated the Moabites, and they became David’s subjects and brought tribute.

Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became David’s subjects and brought tribute. The Lord made David victorious wherever he went.

Some time later, King Nahash of the Ammonites died, and his son became king in his place.

When Hadadezer’s subjects saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with David and became his subjects. After this, the Arameans were never willing to help the Ammonites again.

Jahath was the first and Zizah was the second; however, Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they became an ancestral house and received a single assignment.

He died at a ripe old age, full of days, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon became king in his place.