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1 Chronicles 14:2
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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The chronicler narrates to Israel at the moment David acknowledges Yahweh’s sovereign action in securing his throne and elevating his reign. This recognition occurs immediately after Hiram of Tyre sends envoys with cedar and craftsmen to build David a palace.
The words — The verb וַיֵּדַע (va.yēḏaʿ) literally means "he knew" or "he realized," marking David’s conscious acknowledgment of divine action. The verb הֱכִין (hēḵîn) translates as "he had appointed" or "established," indicating Yahweh’s deliberate preparation of David for kingship.
The thread — The motif of divine establishment and exaltation for Israel’s sake appears in 2 Samuel 7:16, where Yahweh promises David an enduring throne, and is echoed in Psalm 89:20 through the language of sacred anointing.
Why it lands — The text first states that Yahweh established David as king and exalted his kingdom for Israel’s sake, then requires the reader to attribute royal success and national stability to divine appointment rather than human achievement. It demands that a reader recognize every political elevation as contingent upon Yahweh’s purpose for His people.
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The Hebrew words
King James 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.
Cross-references
- Psalms 89:20 I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him.
- Numbers 24:7 Water will flow from his buckets, and his seed will have abundant water. His king will be greater than Agag, and his kingdom will be exalted.
- 2 Samuel 7:16 Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.”
- 1 Kings 10:9 Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.”
- 2 Chronicles 2:11 Then Hiram king of Tyre wrote a letter in reply to Solomon: “Because the LORD loves His people, He has set you over them as king.”
- Esther 4:14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows if perhaps you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
- Daniel 2:30 And to me this mystery has been revealed, not because I have more wisdom than any man alive, but in order that the interpretation might be made known to the king, and that you may understand the thoughts of your mind.
- 1 Chronicles 17:17 And as if this was a small thing in Your eyes, O God, You have spoken about the future of the house of Your servant and have regarded me as a man of great distinction, O LORD God.
- Isaiah 1:25 I will turn My hand against you; I will thoroughly purge your dross; I will remove all your impurities.
- 2 Samuel 7:8 Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel.