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 (KJV)

Other Translations for 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.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

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 realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.
- Berean Standard Bible 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 knew that the Lord bad confirmed him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom over his people Israel.
- Douay-Rheims 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.
- English Revised Version

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

Bible Commentary for 2 Samuel 5:12

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.


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