What does 2 Samuel 5:11 mean?

2 Samuel 5:11 highlights themes such as support, alliance, construction when read in context.

How should I apply 2 Samuel 5:11 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house.

9So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.

10And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts was with him.

11And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house.

12And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.

13And 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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1 Kings 5:1
This verse parallels the account of Hiram's support for David in building a house.