2 Samuel 5:12

2 Samuel Old Testament

WEB

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

KJV

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.

Commentary

Commentary

And David perceived that the Lord had established him k ing 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.