2 Samuel 5:12
“And Dauid perceiued that the Lord had established him King ouer Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdome for his people Israels sake.”
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2 Samuel 5:12 Context
10And Dauid went on, and grew great, and the Lord God of hosts was with him. 11¶ And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to Dauid, and Cedar trees, and carpenters, and Masons: and they built Dauid an house. 12And Dauid perceiued that the Lord had established him King ouer Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdome for his people Israels sake. 13¶ And Dauid tooke him mo concubines and wiues out of Ierusalem, after he was come from Hebron, and there were yet sonnes and daughters borne to Dauid. 14And these be the names of those that were borne vnto him in Ierusalem, Shammua, & Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon:
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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 5:12
And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.
- King James Version
And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel, and that He had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And David saw that the Lord had made his position safe as king over Israel, and that he had made his kingdom great because of his people Israel.
- Basic English Bible
And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom because of his people Israel.
- Darby Bible
And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.
- Webster's Bible
David perceived that Yahweh had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.
- World English Bible
and David knoweth that Jehovah hath established him for king over Israel, and that He hath lifted up his kingdom, because of His people Israel.
- Youngs Literal Bible
And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that He had exalted his kingdom for His people Israel's sake.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for 2 Samuel 5:12
5:12 King over Israel - That he might be a blessing to them, and they might be happy under his administration.