2 Samuel 5:12

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 5:12 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel`s sake.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel`s sake.
2 Samuel 5:12 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 5

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
12And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel`s sake.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And David perceived that the Lord had established him king over Israel, etc.] By the prosperity and success which attended him in everything he set his hand to: and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel’s sake; for their advantage and glory more than for his own.”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“King over Israel - That he might be a blessing to them, and they might be happy under his administration. 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 5:13”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“5:12 David realized that his reign as king over Israel was for the sake of God’s people Israel, not just for his personal benefit or enrichment.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“David: Sa2 7:16; Ch1 14:2 his people: Kg1 10:9; Ch2 2:11; Est 4:14; Isa 1:25-27; Dan 2:30 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 5:13”
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