2 Samuel 8:15

8:15 David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people. ¹ 

2 Samuel 23:3

23:3 The God of Israel spoke,

the protector ²  of Israel spoke to me.

The one who rules fairly among men,

the one who rules in the fear of God,

[8:15]  ¹ tn Heb “and David was doing what is just and fair for all his people.”

[23:3]  ² tn Heb “rock,” used as a metaphor of divine protection.