# but Jesus is the king of the entire universe The connecting word **But** introduces a contrast relationship. David was a king of Israel, so you would expect him to be one of the greatest kings ever. Instead, Jesus is far greater, because he is king of the universe. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]]) # the king of the entire universe This could mean ‘the king over everyone and everything everywhere.’ # A Bible story from These references may be slightly different in some Bible translations.