For his people Israel's sake Well would it be for mankind if all kings had the same view of the design of their exaltation to the sovereignty; if they considered themselves as being raised to their high station for the good of their people; that this is the great end of their appointment; the pursuit of this end their great duty; and the attainment of it their true glory. Certainly great and good kings of all ages have been of this way of thinking: they have believed, not that the people were created and ordained by God for the king, but the king for the people.
Related Commentaries of 2 Samuel 5:12
2 Samuel 5:12
12 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.