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1 Chronicles 14:2

14:1 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house.
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.

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David perceived that Yahweh had established him king over Israel; for his kingdom was exalted on high, for his people Israel’s sake.

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.

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. ¶

And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel; for his kingdom was exalted on high, for his people Israel’s sake.

14:3 And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters.

What does 1 Chronicles 14:2 mean?

1 Chronicles 14:2 is a verse in the book of 1 Chronicles, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include דָּוִד (Dâvid), יָדַע (yâdaʻ), יְהֹוָה (Yᵉhôvâh). It connects to 12 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.

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And
DavidדָּוִדDâvid/daw-veed'/H1732David, the youngest son of Jesse
perceivedיָדַעyâdaʻ/yaw-dah'/H3045to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation, care, recognition; and causatively, instruction, designation, punishment, etc.)
that
the
LORDיְהֹוָהYᵉhôvâh/yeh-ho-vaw'/H3068Jehovah, Jewish national name of God
had
confirmedכּוּןkûwn/koon/H3559properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, apply), or figurative (appoint, render sure, proper or prosperous)
him
kingמֶלֶךְmelek/meh'-lek/H4428a king
over
Israel,יִשְׂרָאֵלYisrâʼêl/yis-raw-ale'/H3478Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
for
his
kingdomמַלְכוּתmalkûwth/mal-kooth'/H4438a rule; concretely, a dominion
was
lifted
upנָשָׂאnâsâʼ/naw-saw'/H5375to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
on
high,מַעַלmaʻal/mah'al/H4605properly, the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
because
of
his
peopleעַםʻam/am/H5971a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
Israel.יִשְׂרָאֵלYisrâʼêl/yis-raw-ale'/H3478Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 14:2

CLARKE · whole chapter
nds artificers and materials to David, to build him a house, 1Chr 14:1, 1Chr 14:2. David's wives and children, 1Chr 14:3-7. He defeats the Philistines in two battles: one in the valley of Rephaim, 1Chr 14:8-12; and the other at Gibeon and Gazer, 1Chr 14:13-16. His fame goes out into all the surrounding nations, 1Chr 14:17. Verse 1 Now Hiram king of Tyre - See the transactions of this chapter related 2Sam 5:11-25 (note). Verse 4 These are the names of his children - In 2Sam 5:14-16 (note), eleven persons only are mentioned in the Hebrew text, but the Septuagint has twenty-four, here there are thirteen, and all the versions have the same number, with certain varieties in the names. - See the notes there. Verse 8 The Philistines went up to seek David - See on 2Sam 5:17 (note). Verse 10 David inquired of God - "David consulted the Word of the Lord." - T. Verse 11 Like the breaking forth of waters - "And David said, The Lord hath broken the enemies of David like to the breaking of a potter's vessel full of water." - T. Verse 15 A sound of going - "When thou shalt hear the sound of the angels coming to thy assistance, then go out to battle; for an angel is sent from the presence of God, that he may render thy way prosperous." - T. Verse 17 Into all lands - That is, all the surrounding or neighboring lands and nations, for no others can possibly be intended. Introduction
HENRY_FULL · 1 Chronicles 14:1–7
David's Kingdom Established. ( b. c. 1045.) 1 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him a house. 2 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. 3 And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters. 4 Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon, 5 And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet, 6 And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia, 7 And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet. We may observe here, 1. There is no man that has such a sufficiency in himself but he has need of his neighbours and has reason to be thankful for their help: David had a very large kingdom, Hiram a very little one; yet David could not build himself a house to his mind unless Hiram furnished him with both workmen and materials, v. 1 . This is a reason why we should despise none, but, as we have opportunity, be obliging to all. 2. It is a great satisfaction to a wise man to be settled, and to a good man to see the special providences of God in his settlement. The people had made David king; but he could not be easy, nor think himself happy, till he perceived that the Lord had confirmed him king over Israel, v. 2 . "Who shall unfix me if God hath fixed me?" 3. We must look upon all our advancements as designed for our usefulness. David's kingdom was lifted up on high, not for his own sake, that he might look great, but because of his people Israel, that he might be a guide and protector to them. We are blessed in order that we may be blessings. See Gen. xii. 2 . We are not born, nor do we live, for ourselves. 4. It is difficult to thrive without growing secure and indulgent to the flesh. It was David's infirmity that when he settled in his kingdom he took more wives ( v. 3 ), yet the numerous issue he had added to his honour and strength. Lo, children are a heritage of the Lord. We had an account of David's children, not only in Samuel, but in this book ( ch. iii. 1 , &c.) and now here again; for it was their honour to have such a father.

Cross-references

Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Numbers 24:7

He shall pour the water out of his buckets, and his seed shall be in many waters, and his king shall be higher than Agag, and his kingdom shall be exalted.

2 Samuel 7:8

Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the Lord of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel:

2 Samuel 7:16

And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

1 Kings 10:9

Blessed 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.

1 Chronicles 9:36

And his firstborn son Abdon, then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab,

1 Chronicles 9:37

And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth.

1 Chronicles 17:17

And yet this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; for thou hast also spoken of thy servant’s house for a great while to come, and hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree, O Lord God.

2 Chronicles 2:11

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.

Esther 4:14

For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?

Psalms 89:20

I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:

Isaiah 1:25

And I will turn my hand upon thee, and purely purge away thy dross, and take away all thy tin:

Daniel 2:30

But 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.

Verses like this

Other verses that share key original-language words with 1 Chronicles 14:2.

1 Kings 2:12

Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.

1 Samuel 20:31

For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send and fetch him unto me, for he shall surely die.

Genesis 3:22

And the Lord God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:

Genesis 36:31

And these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before there reigned any king over the children of Israel.

Genesis 4:1

And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the Lord.

Genesis 4:13

And Cain said unto the Lord, My punishment is greater than I can bear.

Genesis 4:9

And the Lord said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother’s keeper?

Genesis 46:5

And Jacob rose up from Beer–sheba: and the sons of Israel carried Jacob their father, and their little ones, and their wives, in the wagons which Pharaoh had sent to carry him.

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1 Chronicles 14:2 (King James Version) reads: "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."

Is 1 Chronicles 14:2 in the Old or New Testament?

1 Chronicles 14:2 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of 1 Chronicles.

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