2 Samuel 5:12
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.
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2 Samuel 7:16And his house shall be made sure, and his kingdom for ever before me, and his throne shall be set up for ever.
1 Chronicles 14:2And David knew that the Lord had designed him to be king over Israel; because his kingdom was highly exalted, on account of his people Israel.
Esther 4:14For if you shall refuse to listen on this occasion, help and protection will be to the Jews from another quarter; but you and your father's house will perish: and who knows, if you have been made queen for this very occasion?
Daniel 2:30Moreover, this mystery has not been revealed to me by reason of wisdom which is in me beyond all others living, but for the sake of making known the interpretation to the king, that you might know the thoughts of your heart.
Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 5:12-17
David's Children. ( b. c. 1046.) 11 And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David a house. 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. 13 And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David. 14 And these be the names of those that were born unto him in… Read the whole commentary →