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has carried out the word that he had said
This is an idiom. Alternate translation: "has done exactly what he said he would do" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)
I have arisen in the place of David my father
Height is a metaphor for power. Alternate translation: "I have gained the power that David my father had" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
I sit on the throne of Israel
The throne is a metonym for the activity of the one who sits on the throne. Alternate translation: "I rule over Israel" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
for the name of Yahweh
Possible meanings are 1) Yahweh's name represents himself. Alternate translation: "for Yahweh" or 2) Yahweh's name represents his reputation. Alternate translation: "for the reputation of Yahweh" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)