OLD TESTAMENT

2 Samuel 5:12

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

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Verse 12. Over. Hebrew “for.” The king is bound to promote the welfare of his people. Calmet.—But the same word means “over,” as the Prot. allow. Bible.—Success constantly attending David, was an earnest that the Lord had not rejected him. Calmet.

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