Passage

A kingdom for Israel’s sake

Source and translation

World English Bible, Protestant Edition · Public domain · en

¹²David 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 5:12World English Bible, Protestant Edition

The scene

David understands his establishment as king and the elevation of his kingdom as being for Israel’s sake.

To understand

Hiram of Tyre has sent cedar wood, carpenters and masons to build David a house. The account then records additions to David’s household in Jerusalem.

A question

For whose sake does David understand his kingdom to have been exalted?