2 Samuel 5:12
What does 2 Samuel 5:12 mean?
A plain-English look at 2 Samuel 5:12 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, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel’s sake.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And David perceived that the Lord had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel’s sake.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom 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, and that he had made his kingdom great because of his people Israel.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and David knoweth that Jehovah hath established him for king over Israel, and that He hath lifted up his kingdom, because of His people Israel.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And David knew that the Lord had confirmed him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom over his people Israel.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom because of his people Israel.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Chronicles 2:11
Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because Jehovah loveth his people, he hath made thee king over them.
- Daniel 2:30
But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but to the intent that the interpretation may be made known to the king, and that thou mayest know the thoughts of thy heart.
- 2 Samuel 7:16
And thy house and thy kingdom shall be made sure for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.
- 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?
- 1 Chronicles 14:2
And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel; for his kingdom was exalted on high, for his people Israel’s sake.
- Isaiah 1:25
and I will turn my hand upon thee, and thoroughly purge away thy dross, and will take away all thy tin;
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