Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version 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. New Living Translation 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. English Standard Version And David knew that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible 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. New King James Version So David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel, and that He had exalted His kingdom for the sake of His people Israel. New American Standard Bible And David realized that the LORD had appointed him as king over Israel, and that He had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel. NASB 1995 And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel, and that He had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel. NASB 1977 And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel, and that He had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel. Legacy Standard Bible Thus David knew that Yahweh had established him as king over Israel, and that He had lifted up his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel. Amplified Bible And David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel, and that He had exalted his kingdom for His people Israel’s sake. Christian Standard Bible 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible 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. American Standard Version And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake. Contemporary English Version David knew that the LORD had made him king of Israel and that he had made him a powerful ruler for the good of his people. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation So David realized that the LORD had established him as king of Israel and made his kingship famous for the sake of Israel, the LORD's people. Good News Translation And so David realized that the LORD had established him as king of Israel and was making his kingdom prosperous for the sake of his people. International Standard Version So David concluded that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and that he had exalted his kingdom in order to benefit his people Israel. Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and that he had elevated his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible David perceived that Yahweh had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel’s sake. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand David knows that YHWH has established him for king over Israel, and that He has lifted up his kingdom, because of His people Israel. Young's Literal Translation and David knoweth that Jehovah hath established him for king over Israel, and that He hath lifted up his kingdom, because of His people Israel. Smith's Literal Translation And David knew that Jehovah prepared him for king over Israel, and that he lifted up his kingdom for sake of his people Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd David knew that the Lord bad confirmed him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom over his people Israel. Catholic Public Domain Version And David knew that the Lord had confirmed him as king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom over his people Israel. New American Bible David now knew that the LORD had truly established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel. New Revised Standard Version David then perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David knew that LORD JEHOVAH had established him King over Israel, and his Kingdom was exalted over his people Israel OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that He had exalted his kingdom for His people Israel's sake. Brenton Septuagint Translation And David knew that the Lord had prepared him to be king over Israel, and that his kingdom was exalted for the sake of his people Israel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Family Grows12And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel. 13After he had arrived from Hebron, David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, and more sons and daughters were born to him.… Cross References 1 Chronicles 14:2 And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had highly exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel. 1 Samuel 16:1 Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” 1 Samuel 16:12-13 So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” / So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. 2 Samuel 7:8-9 Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel. / I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land. 1 Kings 2:12 So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established. 1 Kings 3:7-9 And now, O LORD my God, You have made Your servant king in my father David’s place. But I am only a little child, not knowing how to go out or come in. / Your servant is here among the people You have chosen, a people too numerous to count or number. / Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” 1 Kings 5:4 But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis. 1 Chronicles 17:7-8 Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel. / I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land. Psalm 78:70-72 He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds; / from tending the ewes He brought him to be shepherd of His people Jacob, of Israel His inheritance. / So David shepherded them with integrity of heart and guided them with skillful hands. Psalm 89:20-21 I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. / My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him. Acts 13:22 After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ Acts 2:30 But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne. Acts 7:46 who found favor in the sight of God and asked to provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob. Matthew 1:1 This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: Matthew 22:42-45 “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered. / Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: / ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ ... Treasury of Scripture 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. David 2 Samuel 7:16 And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever. 1 Chronicles 14:2 And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel. his people 1 Kings 10:9 Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice. 2 Chronicles 2:11 Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the LORD hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them. Esther 4:14 For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this? Jump to Previous David Established Exalted Great Israel Israel's Kingdom Lifted Perceived Position Realized Safe SakeJump to Next David Established Exalted Great Israel Israel's Kingdom Lifted Perceived Position Realized Safe Sake2 Samuel 5 1. The tribes come to Hebron and anoint David over Israel,4. David's age 6. Taking Zion from the Jebusites, he dwells in it 11. Hiram sends to David, 13. Eleven sons are born to him in Jerusalem 17. David, directed by God, smites the Philistines at Baal-perazim 22. And again at the mulberry trees And David realized The Hebrew word for "realized" is "יָדַע" (yada), which means to know or perceive. This word indicates a deep, experiential understanding. David's realization is not merely intellectual but a profound acknowledgment of God's hand in his life. This moment of realization is pivotal, as it reflects David's awareness of God's sovereign plan and his role within it. It is a reminder for believers to seek discernment and understanding of God's purposes in their own lives. that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And Davidדָּוִ֔ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse realized וַיֵּ֣דַע (way·yê·ḏa‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had established הֱכִינ֧וֹ (hĕ·ḵî·nōw) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 3559: To be erect him as king לְמֶ֖לֶךְ (lə·me·leḵ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc and had exalted נִשֵּׂ֣א (niś·śê) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take his kingdom מַמְלַכְתּ֔וֹ (mam·laḵ·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4467: Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign for the sake of בַּעֲב֖וּר (ba·‘ă·ḇūr) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5668: Crossed, transit, on account of, in order that His people עַמּ֥וֹ (‘am·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Links 2 Samuel 5:12 NIV2 Samuel 5:12 NLT 2 Samuel 5:12 ESV 2 Samuel 5:12 NASB 2 Samuel 5:12 KJV 2 Samuel 5:12 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 5:12 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 5:12 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 5:12 French Bible 2 Samuel 5:12 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 5:12 David perceived that Yahweh had established him (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |