What does 2 Samuel 5:12 mean?

2 Samuel 5:12 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 2 Samuel 5:12 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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.

10And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts was with him.

11And 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.

13And 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.

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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