2 Samuel 7-10

7 - David wants to build God a house, but God instead promises to build David a house: his descendants on the throne forever! David gives thanks.

8 - David defeats Philistines, Moabites, Syrians, and Edomites

9 - David is merciful to Mephibosheth, Saul's grandson

10 - David offers peace to Ammon; they rebuff him; he wins a first battle against them, and decisively defeats the Syrians.