2 Samuel 5:12
Modern Translations
New International Version
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.

New Living Translation
And David realized that the LORD had confirmed him as king over Israel and had blessed his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.

English Standard Version
And David knew that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.

Berean Study Bible
And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.

New American Standard Bible
And David realized that the LORD had appointed him as king over Israel, and that He had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.

NASB 1995
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.

NASB 1977
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.

Amplified Bible
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.

Christian Standard 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.

Holman Christian Standard 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.

Contemporary English Version
David knew that the LORD had made him king of Israel and that he had made him a powerful ruler for the good of his people.

Good News Translation
And so David realized that the LORD had established him as king of Israel and was making his kingdom prosperous for the sake of his people.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So David realized that the LORD had established him as king of Israel and made his kingship famous for the sake of Israel, the LORD's people.

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.

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.
Classic Translations
King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
So David knew 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 2000 Bible
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.

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.

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.

American 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.

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.

A Faithful Version
And David saw that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that He had made his kingdom sure for His people Israel's sake.

Darby Bible Translation
And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom because of his people Israel.

English Revised 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.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

Early Modern
Geneva Bible of 1587
Then Dauid knewe that the Lorde had stablished him King ouer Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdome for his people Israels sake.

Bishops' Bible of 1568
And Dauid perceaued that the Lord had stablished him king ouer Israel, & that he had exalted his kingdome for his people Israels sake.

Coverdale Bible of 1535
And Dauid knewe, that the LORDE had confyrmed him kynge ouer Israel, and exalted his kingdome for his people of Israels sake.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and David knows that YHWH has established him for king over Israel, and that He has lifted up his kingdom, because of His people Israel.

Young's 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.

Smith's Literal 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.

Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And David knew that the Lord bad confirmed him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom over his people Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And David knew that the Lord had confirmed him as king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom over his people Israel.

Translations from Aramaic
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And David knew that LORD JEHOVAH had established him King over Israel, and his Kingdom was exalted over his people Israel

Lamsa Bible
And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.

OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
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.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And David knew that the Lord had prepared him to be king over Israel, and that his kingdom was exalted for the sake of his people Israel.
















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