For his people Israel’s sake. — David’s prosperity had not blinded him to the fact that his blessings came to him as the head of the theocracy, and for the sake of God’s chosen people.
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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.