2-Samuel - 5:12



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

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And David knew that the Lord bad confirmed him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom over his people Israel.
And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom because of his people Israel.
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.
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.
And David knew that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.
And David knew that the Lord had confirmed him as king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom over his people Israel.

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And David perceived that the Lord had established him king over Israel,.... By the prosperity and success which attended him in everything he set his hand to:
and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake; for their advantage and glory more than for his own.

King over Israel - That he might be a blessing to them, and they might be happy under his administration.

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