1 Chronicles 14:2

Verse

And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had highly exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.

American Standard Version (1901)

And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel; for his kingdom was exalted on high, for his people Israel’s sake.

Bible in Basic English

And David saw that the Lord had made his position safe as king over Israel, lifting up his kingdom on high because of his people Israel.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And David perceived that the Lord had confirmed him king over Israel, and that his kingdom was exalted over his people Israel.

Free Bible Version

In this way David realized that the Lord had placed him on the throne as king of Israel and had blessed by supporting his kingdom for the sake of the Lord's people Israel.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore Dauid knewe that the Lord had confirmed him King ouer Israel, and that his kingdome was lift vp on hie, because of his people Israel.

King James (Authorized) Version

And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel.

Translation for Translators

When that happened, David knew that Yahweh had truly caused him to be the king of Israel, and that he had caused his kingdom to be greatly respected. Yahweh did this because he loved his Israeli people.

Unlocked Literal Bible

David knew that Yahweh had established him as king over Israel, and that his kingdom was exalted on high for the sake of his people Israel.

Noah Webster Bible

And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was exalted on high, because of his people Israel.

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

And David knoweth that Jehovah hath established him for king over Israel, because of the lifting up on high of his kingdom, for the sake of His people Israel.

Context

David’s Family Grows

¹Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters, to build a palace for him.²And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had highly exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.

Summary

This verse highlights King David's understanding of God's favor upon him, as he realized that the Lord had established his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel. It reflects David's humility and recognition that his kingship was a divine appointment rather than a result of his own merit. By acknowledging God's hand in his reign, David sets an example of seeking God's will and guidance in leadership. This verse underscores the importance of recognizing God's sovereignty and purpose in all aspects of life, including positions of authority.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel--This is an important truth, that sovereigns are invested with royal honor and authority, not for their own sakes so much as for that of their people. But while it is true of all kings, it was especially applicable to the monarchs of Israel, and even David was made to know that all his glory and greatness were given only to fit him, as the minister of God, to execute the divine purposes towards the chosen people.