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.

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The 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.

In Context

11And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar wood, and carpenters, and stonemasons: and they built a house for David.

13And David took again wives and concubines out of Jerusalem, after he came from Hebron: and David had still more sons and daughters born to him.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 7:16And his house shall be made sure, and his kingdom forever before me, and his throne shall be set up forever.

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.

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 →

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