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2 Samuel 5:12–13

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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.
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From verse 12

  1. 2 Samuel 7:16Rank 1 from verse 12
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    16And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

  2. 1 Kings 10:9Rank 2 from verse 12
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    9Blessed 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.

  3. 1 Chronicles 14:2Rank 3 from verse 12
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    2And David perceived that the Lord had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel.

  4. 2 Chronicles 2:11Rank 4 from verse 12
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    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.

  5. Daniel 2:30Rank 5 from verse 12
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    30But 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.

From verse 13

  1. 1 Chronicles 3:9Rank 1 from verse 13
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    9These were all the sons of David, beside the sons of the concubines, and Tamar their sister.

  2. Deuteronomy 17:17Rank 2 from verse 13
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    17Neither shall he multiply wives to himself, that his heart turn not away: neither shall he greatly multiply to himself silver and gold.

  3. 1 Chronicles 14:3–7Rank 3 from verse 13
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    3¶ And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters.

    4Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,

    5And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet,

    6And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

    7And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet.

  4. 2 Chronicles 11:18–21Rank 4 from verse 13
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    18¶ And Rehoboam took him Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David to wife, and Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse;

    19Which bare him children; Jeush, and Shamariah, and Zaham.

    20And after her he took Maachah the daughter of Absalom; which bare him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith.

    21And Rehoboam loved Maachah the daughter of Absalom above all his wives and his concubines: (for he took eighteen wives, and threescore concubines; and begat twenty and eight sons, and threescore daughters.)

  5. 2 Chronicles 13:21Rank 5 from verse 13
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    21¶ But Abijah waxed mighty, and married fourteen wives, and begat twenty and two sons, and sixteen daughters.

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2 Samuel 5:12

COMBINED MEANING

established

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Set firmly; founded, made stable, ordained, enacted, ratified, or confirmed.

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COMBINED MEANING

king

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A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.

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COMBINED MEANING

Israel

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The name given to Jacob and, by extension, his descendants, their nation, or the people so called.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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exalted

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Raised, lifted up, set on high, promoted, honoured, magnified, praised, or increased in position, power, safety, expression, or estimation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

kingdom

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The rule, royal authority, government, realm, territory, subjects, or dominion of a king.

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

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sake

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Cause, account, purpose, interest, or benefit; used in phrases meaning because of or for the benefit of someone or something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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2 Samuel 5:13

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concubines

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Women held in a recognized secondary marital or household relation to a man, distinct from wives of primary rank.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

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after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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yet

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1. Up to or at the present or stated time; still. 2. At some future time. 3. Nevertheless; however. 4. In addition; further.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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

12And David perceived that the Lord had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel’s sake.

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13¶ 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.

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14And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,

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