2 Samuel 5:12

12 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.

2 Samuel 5:12 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 5:12

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.

2 Samuel 5:12 In-Context

10 And David became more and more powerful, because the LORD God of Heaven’s Armies was with him.

11 Then King Hiram of Tyre sent messengers to David, along with cedar timber and carpenters and stonemasons, and they built David a palace.

12 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.

13 After moving from Hebron to Jerusalem, David married more concubines and wives, and they had more sons and daughters.

14 These are the names of David’s sons who were born in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,