David became greater and greater, for the Lord of hosts was with him.

Of the three in the second [rank] he was the most honored and became their captain; however, he did not attain to the first three [Jashobeam, Eleazar, and Shammah].

They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all courageous men, and [all seven] became commanders in his army.

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

You made Your people Israel Your own people forever, and You, Lord, became their God.

He defeated Moab, and the Moabites became David’s servants and brought tribute (gifts).

Then David put military outposts among the Arameans in Damascus; and the Arameans became David’s servants and brought tribute. Thus the Lord helped David wherever he went.

He put military outposts in Edom, and all the Edomites became David’s servants. Thus the Lord helped David wherever he went.

When the servants of Hadadezer saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with David and became subject to and served him. And the Arameans (Syrians) were not willing to help the Ammonites anymore.