I Chronicles 14: In It To Win It

David's fame and power is growing in I Chronicles 14.  He receives cedars, along with stone masons and carpenters, from King Hiram in Tyre in order to build a palace.  In addition, he acquires more wives and children.  He feels established as king (vs. 2).  Along with this newfound respect and prosperity, however, also come enemies for David.  The Philistines are out to thwart his reign as soon as possible.  David's forces counter-attack, and, because he had inquired of the Lord, they prevail over the Philistines.  It is clear that David is growing greater and greater, and he is in it to win it for the sake of Israel.