12David perceived that Yahweh had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.


In Context

9 David lived in the stronghold, and called it the city of David. David built around from Millo and inward.

10 David grew greater and greater; for Yahweh, the God of Armies, was with him.

11 Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons; and they built David a house.

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

13 David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron; and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.

14 These are the names of those who were born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,

2 Samuel 5:12 in Other Translations

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

5:12And David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:12And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel’s sake.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

5:12And David knew that the Lord bad confirmed him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom over his people Israel.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

5:12And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:12And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom because of his people Israel.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

5:12And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:12And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

5:12and David knoweth that Jehovah hath established him for king over Israel, and that He hath lifted up his kingdom, because of His people Israel.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:12And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.