2 Samuel 5:12

12 Then David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and had exalted 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 David became more and more powerful, and the Lord God of Hosts was with him.

11 King Hiram of Tyre sent envoys to David; [he also sent] cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David.

12 Then David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.

13 After he arrived from Hebron, David took more concubines and wives in Jerusalem, and more sons and daughters were born to him.

14 These are the names of those born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,