2 Samuel 5:12

5:12 David realized that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and that he had elevated his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.

2 Samuel 15:6

15:6 Absalom acted this way toward everyone in Israel who came to the king for justice. In this way Absalom won the loyalty ¹  of the citizens ²  of Israel.

2 Samuel 23:3

23:3 The God of Israel spoke,

the protector ³  of Israel spoke to me.

The one who rules fairly among men,

the one who rules in the fear of God,

[15:6]  ¹ tn Heb “stole the heart.”

[15:6]  ² tn Heb “the men.”

[23:3]  ¹ tn Heb “rock,” used as a metaphor of divine protection.