King James Version (KJV)

2 Samuel 5:12

“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.”

Verse in context — 2 Samuel 5

And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts [was] with him.

And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house.

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.

And David took [him] more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.

And these [be] the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,

David’s reign as king, his triumphs and failures, and God’s covenant with him.