1 Chronicles 11:9
And David became greater and greater in power, because the Lord of armies was with him.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him.
In Context
Cross References
2 Samuel 3:1Now there was a long war between Saul's people and David's people; and David became stronger and stronger, but those on Saul's side became more and more feeble.
1 Chronicles 9:20In the past Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, had been ruler over them; may the Lord be with him!
Job 17:9Still the upright keeps on his way, and he who has clean hands gets new strength.
Psalms 46:11\46:10\Be at peace in the knowledge that I am God: I will be lifted up among the nations, I will be honoured through all the earth.
Isaiah 9:7Of the increase of his rule and of peace there will be no end, on the seat of David, and in his kingdom; to make it strong, supporting it with wise decision and righteousness, now and for ever. By the fixed purpose of the Lord of armies this will be done.
Isaiah 41:14Have no fear, you worm Jacob, and you men of Israel; I will be your helper, says the Lord, even he who takes up your cause, the Holy One of Israel.
Matthew Henry on 1 Chronicles 11:2-10
David's Accession to the Throne. ( b. c. 1055.) 1 Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh. 2 And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the Lord thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be ruler over my people Israel. 3 Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the Lord ; and… Read the whole commentary →