2 Samuel 5:12
2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 5
“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.”2 Samuel 5:12
What Does 2 Samuel 5:12 Mean?
2 Samuel 5:12 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 5, verse 12 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (10)
These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 5:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Numbers 24:7“He shall pour the water out of his buckets, and his seed shall be in many waters, and his king shall be higher than Agag, and his kingdom shall be exalted.”2 Samuel 7:16“And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.”1 Kings 10:9“Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice.”1 Chronicles 14:2“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.”2 Samuel 22:49“And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.”2 Chronicles 2:11“Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the LORD hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them.”2 Chronicles 13:21“But Abijah waxed mighty, and married fourteen wives, and begat twenty and two sons, and sixteen daughters.”Esther 4:14“For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”Isaiah 1:25“And I will turn my hand upon thee, and purely purge away thy dross, and take away all thy tin:”Daniel 2:30“But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but for their sakes that shall make known the interpretation to the king, and that thou mightest know the thoughts of thy heart.”
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