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2 Samuel 5:12
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.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Then David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.
Then David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.
Hebrew Names Version
David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Yisra'el, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Yisra'el's sake.
David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Yisra'el, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Yisra'el's sake.
King James Version
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.
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.
Lexham English Bible
David realized that Yahweh had established him as king over Israel and that he had exalted his kingdom because of his people Israel.
David realized that Yahweh had established him as king over Israel and that he had exalted his kingdom because of his people Israel.
English Standard Version
And David knew that the Lord had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.
And David knew that the Lord had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.
New Century Version
Then David knew that the Lord really had made him king of Israel and that the Lord had made his kingdom great because the Lord loved his people Israel.
Then David knew that the Lord really had made him king of Israel and that the Lord had made his kingdom great because the Lord loved his people Israel.
New English Translation
David realized that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and that he had elevated his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.
David realized that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and that he had elevated his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.
Amplified Bible
And David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel, and that He had exalted his kingdom for His people Israel's sake.
And David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel, and that He had exalted his kingdom for His people Israel's sake.
New American Standard Bible
And David realized that the LORD had appointed him as king over Israel, and that He had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.
And David realized that the LORD had appointed him as king over Israel, and that He had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Then Dauid knewe that the Lorde had stablished him King ouer Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdome for his people Israels sake.
Then Dauid knewe that the Lorde had stablished him King ouer Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdome for his people Israels sake.
Legacy Standard Bible
Thus David knew that Yahweh had established him as king over Israel, and that He had lifted up his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.
Thus David knew that Yahweh had established him as king over Israel, and that He had lifted up his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.
Contemporary English Version
David knew that the Lord had made him king of Israel and that he had made him a powerful ruler for the good of his people.
David knew that the Lord had made him king of Israel and that he had made him a powerful ruler for the good of his people.
Complete Jewish Bible
David then knew that Adonai had set him up as king over Isra'el and increased his royal power for the sake of his people.
David then knew that Adonai had set him up as king over Isra'el and increased his royal power for the sake of his people.
Darby Translation
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 perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom because of his people Israel.
Easy-to-Read Version
Then David knew that the Lord had really made him king of Israel and had made him ruler over his kingdom for the good of his people, Israel.
Then David knew that the Lord had really made him king of Israel and had made him ruler over his kingdom for the good of his people, Israel.
George Lamsa Translation
And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.
And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.
Good News Translation
And so David realized that the Lord had established him as king of Israel and was making his kingdom prosperous for the sake of his people.
And so David realized that the Lord had established him as king of Israel and was making his kingdom prosperous for the sake of his people.
Literal Translation
And David knew that Jehovah had established him for king over Israel, and that He had lifted up his kingdom because of His people Israel.
And David knew that Jehovah had established him for king over Israel, and that He had lifted up his kingdom because of His people Israel.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Dauid knewe, that the LORDE had confyrmed him kynge ouer Israel, and exalted his kingdome for his people of Israels sake.
And Dauid knewe, that the LORDE had confyrmed him kynge ouer Israel, and exalted his kingdome for his people of Israels sake.
American Standard Version
And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.
And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Dauid perceaued that the Lord had stablished him king ouer Israel, & that he had exalted his kingdome for his people Israels sake.
And Dauid perceaued that the Lord had stablished him king ouer Israel, & that he had exalted his kingdome for his people Israels sake.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
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.
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 (1611)
And Dauid perceiued that the Lord had established him King ouer Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdome for his people Israels sake.
And Dauid perceiued that the Lord had established him King ouer Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdome for his people Israels sake.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And David knew that the Lord had prepared him to be king over Israel, and that his kingdom was exalted for the sake of his people Israel.
And David knew that the Lord had prepared him to be king over Israel, and that his kingdom was exalted for the sake of his people Israel.
English Revised Version
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.
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.
Berean Standard 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.
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.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Dauid knew, that the Lord hadde confermed hym kyng on Israel, and that he hadde enhaunsid his rewme on his puple Israel.
And Dauid knew, that the Lord hadde confermed hym kyng on Israel, and that he hadde enhaunsid his rewme on his puple Israel.
Young's Literal Translation
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 knoweth that Jehovah hath established him for king over Israel, and that He hath lifted up his kingdom, because of His people Israel.
Update Bible Version
And David perceived that Yahweh had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.
And David perceived that Yahweh had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.
Webster's Bible Translation
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.
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.
World English Bible
David perceived that Yahweh had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.
David perceived that Yahweh had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.
New King James Version
So David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel, and that He had exalted His kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.
So David knew 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 Living Translation
And David realized that the Lord had confirmed him as king over Israel and had blessed his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.
And David realized that the Lord had confirmed him as king over Israel and had blessed his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.
New Life Bible
David understood that the Lord had made him the king of Israel, and that the Lord had given honor to David's rule because of His people Israel.
David understood that the Lord had made him the king of Israel, and that the Lord had given honor to David's rule because of His people Israel.
New Revised Standard
David then perceived that the Lord had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.
David then perceived that the Lord had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
So David perceived that Yahweh had established him to be king over Israel, - and that he had exalted his kingdom, for the sake of his people Israel.
So David perceived that Yahweh had established him to be king over Israel, - and that he had exalted his kingdom, for the sake of his people Israel.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And David knew that the Lord had confirmed him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom over his people Israel.
And David knew that the Lord had confirmed him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom over his people Israel.
Revised Standard Version
And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.
And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
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.
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.
Contextual Overview
11 And Hiram, king of Tyre, sent men to David, with cedar-trees and woodworkers and stoneworkers: and they made David a house. 12 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. 13 And David took more women and wives in Jerusalem, after he had come from Hebron: and he had more sons and daughters. 14 These are the names of those whose birth took place in Jerusalem: Shammua and Shobab and Nathan and Solomon 15 And Ibhar and Elishua and Nepheg and Japhia 16 And Elishama and Eliada and Eliphelet.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
David: 2 Samuel 7:16, 1 Chronicles 14:2
his people: 1 Kings 10:9, 2 Chronicles 2:11, Esther 4:14, Isaiah 1:25-27, Daniel 2:30
Reciprocal: Numbers 24:7 - his kingdom 2 Samuel 22:49 - thou also 1 Chronicles 14:1 - Hiram 2 Chronicles 13:21 - waxed
Cross-References
Luke 3:37
The son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,
The son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,
Gill's Notes on the Bible
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.
