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.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Over. Hebrew, "for. "The king is bound to promote the welfare of his people. (Calmet)
But the same word means "over "as the Protestants allow. (Haydock)
Success constantly attending David, was an earnest that the Lord had not rejected him. (Calmet)