1 Chronicles 14:2
What does 1 Chronicles 14:2 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Chronicles 14:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel; for his kingdom was exalted on high, for his people Israel’s sake.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And David perceived that the Lord had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel; for his kingdom was exalted on high, for his people Israel’s sake.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And David saw that the Lord had made his position safe as king over Israel, lifting up his kingdom on high because of his people Israel.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And David knoweth that Jehovah hath established him for king over Israel, because of the lifting up on high of his kingdom, for the sake of His people Israel.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And David perceived that the Lord had confirmed him king over Israel, and that his kingdom was exalted over his people Israel.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, for his kingdom was highly exalted, because of his people Israel.
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Chronicles 17:17
And this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; but thou hast spoken of thy servant’s house for a great while to come, and hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree, O Jehovah God.
- Isaiah 1:25
and I will turn my hand upon thee, and thoroughly purge away thy dross, and will take away all thy tin;
- Numbers 24:7
Water shall flow from his buckets, And his seed shall be in many waters, And his king shall be higher than Agag, And his kingdom shall be exalted.
- 1 Kings 10:9
Blessed be Jehovah thy God, who delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because Jehovah loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do justice and righteousness.
- Esther 4:14
For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then will relief and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place, but thou and thy father’s house will perish: and who knoweth whether thou art not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?
- Psalms 89:20
I have found David my servant; With my holy oil have I anointed him:
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