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.
Parallel translations
- WEB David perceived that Yahweh had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel’s sake.
- KJV 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.
- BSB 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.
- NKJV 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.
- NLT 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.
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Quick answer
David realizes the Lord has firmly established him as king for Israel's sake. He rightly attributes his exaltation to God's purposes for His people.
Overview
David perceives that his throne is the Lord's doing, established and exalted not for David's own glory but for the benefit of God's people Israel. This humble recognition keeps David mindful that he rules as a steward under God. A king elevated for the people's sake foreshadows Christ, whose kingship is given for the salvation and good of His people.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- 2 Sam 7:16Your house and your kingdom will be made sure forever before you. Your throne will be established forever.”’”
- 1 Kgs 10:9Blessed is Yahweh your God, who delighted in you, to set you on the throne of Israel. Because Yahweh loved Israel forever, therefore he made you king, to do justice and righteousness.”
- 1 Chr 14:2David perceived that Yahweh had established him king over Israel; for his kingdom was exalted on high, for his people Israel’s sake.
- 2 Chr 2:11Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, “Because Yahweh loves his people, he has made you king over them.”
- Esth 4:14For if you remain silent now, then relief and deliverance will come to the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Who knows if you haven’t come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
- Isa 1:25–27and I will turn my hand on you, thoroughly purge away your dross, and will take away all your tin.
- Dan 2:30But 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 you may know the thoughts of your heart.
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God's covenant with David — a son whose throne and kingdom would last forever (7:12–16) — finds its yes in Jesus, the Son of David who reigns without end.
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