Discovery Box2 Samuel 5:12 
Context5:12 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 7:26
Context7:26 so you may gain lasting fame, 1 as people say, 2 ‘The Lord of hosts is God over Israel!’ The dynasty 3 of your servant David will be established before you,
1 tn Heb “and your name might be great permanently.” Following the imperative in v. 23b, the prefixed verbal form with vav conjunctive indicates purpose/result.
2 tn Heb “saying.” The words “as people” are supplied in the translation for clarification and stylistic reasons.
3 tn Heb “the house.” See the note on “dynastic house” in the following verse.
