'Sake' in the Bible

David perceived that Yahweh had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.

For your word's sake, and according to your own heart, you have worked all this greatness, to make your servant know it.

David said, "Is there yet any who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan's sake?"

David said to him, "Don't be afraid of him; for I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father's sake, and will restore to you all the land of Saul your father. You shall eat bread at my table continually."

and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he named him Jedidiah, for Yahweh's sake.

The king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, "Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom." All the people heard when the king commanded all the captains concerning Absalom.