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."
— 2 Samuel 5:12, NET 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.”
“And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel’s sake. ”
“David perceived that Yahweh had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.”
“And David knew that the Lord had confirmed him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom over his people Israel.”
“And 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.”
“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.”
So David lived in the fortress and called it the City of David. David built all around it, from the terrace inwards.
David’s power grew steadily, for the LORD God of Heaven’s Armies was with him.
King Hiram of Tyre sent messengers to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons. They built a palace for David.
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.
David married more concubines and wives from Jerusalem after he arrived from Hebron. Even more sons and daughters were born to David.
These are the names of children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,