1 Chronicles 14:2

Authorized King James Version

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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.

Original Language Analysis

וַיֵּ֣דַע perceived H3045
וַיֵּ֣דַע perceived
Strong's: H3045
Word #: 1 of 15
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
דָּוִ֔יד And David H1732
דָּוִ֔יד And David
Strong's: H1732
Word #: 2 of 15
david, the youngest son of jesse
כִּֽי H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's: H3588
Word #: 3 of 15
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
הֱכִינ֧וֹ had confirmed H3559
הֱכִינ֧וֹ had confirmed
Strong's: H3559
Word #: 4 of 15
properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,
יְהוָ֛ה that the LORD H3068
יְהוָ֛ה that the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 5 of 15
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
לְמֶ֖לֶךְ him king H4428
לְמֶ֖לֶךְ him king
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 6 of 15
a king
עַל H5921
עַל
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 7 of 15
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ Israel H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ Israel
Strong's: H3478
Word #: 8 of 15
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
כִּֽי H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's: H3588
Word #: 9 of 15
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
נִשֵּׂ֤את was lifted up H5375
נִשֵּׂ֤את was lifted up
Strong's: H5375
Word #: 10 of 15
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
לְמַ֙עְלָה֙ on high H4605
לְמַ֙עְלָה֙ on high
Strong's: H4605
Word #: 11 of 15
properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc
מַלְכוּת֔וֹ for his kingdom H4438
מַלְכוּת֔וֹ for his kingdom
Strong's: H4438
Word #: 12 of 15
a rule; concretely, a dominion
בַּֽעֲב֖וּר H5668
בַּֽעֲב֖וּר
Strong's: H5668
Word #: 13 of 15
properly, crossed, i.e., (abstractly) transit; used only adverbially, on account of, in order that
עַמּ֥וֹ because of his people H5971
עַמּ֥וֹ because of his people
Strong's: H5971
Word #: 14 of 15
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ Israel H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ Israel
Strong's: H3478
Word #: 15 of 15
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

Analysis & Commentary

David's recognition that 'the LORD had confirmed him king' demonstrates the covenant certainty underlying his reign. The Hebrew verb kun (confirmed/established) appears throughout Chronicles describing God's establishing work - kingdoms, throne, covenant, temple. This isn't democratic election but divine appointment. The purpose clause 'for his people Israel's sake' reveals that even monarchy in Israel is instrumental, serving God's redemptive purposes for the covenant community. This theocentric view of leadership prefigures Christ, whose kingship exists entirely for his people's salvation and God's glory, not self-aggrandizement.

Historical Context

Hiram of Tyre's recognition and support (sending cedar, carpenters, masons) demonstrated David's growing international prestige (c. 1003 BCE). Such diplomatic relationships with Phoenicia provided resources for building projects while signaling God's blessing making David's kingdom a light to the nations.

Questions for Reflection