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Berean Standard 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.”

2 Samuel 5:12

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After years of civil conflict, David is finally anointed king over all Israel, captures Jerusalem, and makes it his capital. The Philistines threaten him, and he defeats them.

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Berean Standard Bible (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.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y entendió David que Jehová le había confirmado por rey sobre Israel, y que había ensalzado su reino por amor de su pueblo Israel.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Entonces David pudo comprender que el Señor lo estaba confirmando como rey, y había bendecido mucho su reinado por amor a Israel, su pueblo escogido.

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