2 Samuel 5:12

12 Then David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel, and that his kingship was held in great honor 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 David grew increasingly powerful, and the LORD of heavenly forces was with him.

11 Tyre's King Hiram sent messengers to David with cedar logs, bricklayers, and carpenters to build David a palace.

12 Then David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel, and that his kingship was held in great honor for the sake of his people Israel.

13 After he left Hebron, David married more secondary wives in Jerusalem and fathered more sons and daughters.

14 The names of his children in Jerusalem were as follows: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,