1 Chronicles 11:9
David grew greater and greater, for the LORD of Armies was with him.
World English Bible Catholic
In The King James Version
So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him.
In Context
8He built the city all around, from Millo even around; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.
Cross References
2 Samuel 3:1Now there was a long war between Saul’s house and David’s house. David grew stronger and stronger, but Saul’s house grew weaker and weaker.
1 Chronicles 9:20Phinehas the son of Eleazar was ruler over them in time past, and the LORD was with him.
Job 17:9Yet the righteous will hold to his way. He who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.
Psalms 46:11The LORD of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Isaiah 9:7Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, on David’s throne, and on his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from that time on, even forever. The zeal of the LORD of Armies will perform this.
Isaiah 41:14Don’t be afraid, you worm Jacob, and you men of Israel. I will help you,” says the LORD. “Your Redeemer is 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 →