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

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 5:12

BSB

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.

AKJV

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.

CPDV

And David knew that the Lord had confirmed him as king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom over his people Israel.

ERV

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.

NHEB

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.

SMT

And David knew that Jehovah prepared him for king over Israel, and that he lifted up his kingdom for sake of his people Israel.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 5:12

AndDavidH1732Proper Name Masculine perceivedH3045VerbthattheLORDH3068Proper NamehadestablishedH3559VerbhimkingH4428Noun MasculineoverIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineandthathehadexaltedH5375VerbhiskingdomH4467Noun FeminineforhispeopleH5971Noun Masculine Israel'sH3478Proper Name Masculinesake

Commentary for 2 Samuel 5:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 5:12

Summary

David recognizes divine establishment of kingdom

Event

David acknowledges divine establishment

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC