Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
And David perceived that LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.
New American Standard Bible
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.
King James 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.
Holman 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.
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.
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.
Amplified
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.
Bible in Basic English
And David saw that the Lord had made his position safe as king over Israel, and that he had made his kingdom great because of his people Israel.
Darby Translation
And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom because of his people Israel.
Julia Smith 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
King James 2000
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
David realized that Yahweh had established him as king over Israel and that he had exalted his kingdom because of his people Israel.
Modern King James verseion
And David saw that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, and that He had made his kingdom sure for His people Israel's sake.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Whereby David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.
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.
The Emphasized Bible
So David perceived that Yahweh had established him to be king over Israel, - and that he had exalted his kingdom, for the sake of his people Israel.
Webster
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.
Youngs 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.
Interlinear
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 5:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
David's Palace, Wives, And Children In Jerusalem
11 And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons, and they built David a house. 12 And David perceived that LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake. 13 And David took for him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he came from Hebron, and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.
Cross References
2 Samuel 7:16
And thy house and thy kingdom shall be made sure forever before thee; thy throne shall be established forever.
1 Kings 10:9
Blessed be LORD thy God, who delighted in thee to set thee on the throne of Israel. Because LORD loved Israel forever, therefore he made thee king, to do justice and righteousness.
1 Chronicles 14:2
And David perceived that LORD had established him king over Israel, for his kingdom was exalted on high for his people Israel's sake.
2 Chronicles 2:11
Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because LORD loves his people, he has made thee king over them.
Esther 4:14
For if thou altogether keep quiet at this time, then relief and deliverance will arise to the Jews from another place, but thou and thy father's house will perish. And who knows whether thou have not come to the kingdom for such a
Isaiah 1:25-27
And I will turn my hand upon thee, and thoroughly purge away thy dross, and will take away all thy tin.
Daniel 2:30
But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living man, but to the intent that the interpretation may be made known to the king, and that thou may know the thoughts of thy heart.