1 Chronicles 11:9
New International Version
And David became more and more powerful, because the LORD Almighty was with him.

New Living Translation
And David became more and more powerful, because the LORD of Heaven’s Armies was with him.

English Standard Version
And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of hosts was with him.

Berean Standard Bible
And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of Hosts was with him.

King James Bible
So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him.

New King James Version
So David went on and became great, and the LORD of hosts was with him.

New American Standard Bible
And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of armies was with him.

NASB 1995
David became greater and greater, for the LORD of hosts was with him.

NASB 1977
And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of hosts was with him.

Legacy Standard Bible
And David became greater and greater, and Yahweh of hosts was with him.

Amplified Bible
David became greater and greater, for the LORD of hosts was with him.

Christian Standard Bible
David steadily grew more powerful, and the LORD of Armies was with him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
David steadily grew more powerful, and the LORD of Hosts was with him.

American Standard Version
And David waxed greater and greater; for Jehovah of hosts was with him.

Contemporary English Version
David became a great and strong ruler, because the LORD All-Powerful was on his side.

English Revised Version
And David waxed greater and greater; for the LORD of hosts was with him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
David continued to grow more powerful because the LORD of Armies was with him.

Good News Translation
David grew stronger and stronger, because the LORD Almighty was with him.

International Standard Version
David became more and more prestigious because the LORD of the Heavenly Armies was with him.

Majority Standard Bible
And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of Hosts was with him.

NET Bible
David's power steadily grew, for the LORD who commands armies was with him.

New Heart English Bible
David grew greater and greater; for the LORD of hosts was with him.

Webster's Bible Translation
So David became greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him.

World English Bible
David grew greater and greater, for Yahweh of Armies was with him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And David goes, going on and becoming great, and YHWH of Hosts [is] with him.

Young's Literal Translation
And David goeth, going on and becoming great, and Jehovah of Hosts is with him.

Smith's Literal Translation
And David will go, going and growing great: and Jehovah of armies with him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And David went on growing and increasing, and the Lord of hosts was with him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And David continued advancing and increasing, and the Lord of hosts was with him.

New American Bible
David became ever more powerful, for the LORD of hosts was with him.

New Revised Standard Version
And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of hosts was with him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So David became greater and greater; and the LORD of hosts was with him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And David was going on, and he became rich, and LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts was with him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And David waxed greater and greater; for the LORD of hosts was with him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And David continued to increase, and the Lord Almighty was with him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David Conquers Jerusalem
8He built up the city around it, from the supporting terraces to the surrounding wall, while Joab restored the rest of the city. 9And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of Hosts was with him.

Cross References
2 Samuel 5:10
And David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of Hosts was with him.

1 Samuel 16:13
So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.

2 Samuel 3:1
Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.

2 Samuel 8:6
Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.

2 Samuel 8:14
He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.

1 Chronicles 29:12
Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.

1 Chronicles 29:25
The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had not been bestowed on any king in Israel before him.

2 Chronicles 1:1
Now Solomon son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and highly exalted him.

Psalm 18:32-36
It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear. / He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights. / He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. ...

Psalm 89:19-24
You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people. / I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. / My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him. ...

Psalm 89:27
I will indeed appoint him as My firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.

Psalm 89:37
like the moon, established forever, a faithful witness in the sky.” Selah

Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Isaiah 11:2
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.

Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.


Treasury of Scripture

So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him.

2 Samuel 3:1
Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.

2 Samuel 5:10
And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts was with him.

Job 17:9
The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.

for

1 Chronicles 9:20
And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, and the LORD was with him.

Psalm 46:7,11
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah…

Isaiah 8:9,10
Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces…

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And David
The mention of "David" here refers to King David, one of the most significant figures in the Bible. Historically, David was the second king of Israel, succeeding Saul. His reign is often seen as a golden era for Israel, marked by military conquests and the establishment of Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center. The Hebrew name "David" means "beloved," reflecting his favored status by God and his people. David's life is a testament to God's grace, as he was chosen despite his humble beginnings as a shepherd.

became greater and greater
This phrase indicates a continual increase in David's power, influence, and reputation. The Hebrew root for "greater" is "gadal," which means to grow, become great, or magnify. This growth was not merely in terms of military might or territorial expansion but also in wisdom, leadership, and spiritual depth. David's greatness was a fulfillment of God's promise and a result of his obedience and faithfulness. It serves as an inspiration that true greatness is achieved through alignment with God's will.

for the LORD of Hosts
The title "LORD of Hosts" (Yahweh Sabaoth) emphasizes God's supreme authority over all heavenly and earthly armies. It underscores His omnipotence and His role as the divine warrior who fights on behalf of His people. This title reassures believers of God's sovereign control over all circumstances and His ability to bring victory. In David's life, it was the LORD of Hosts who orchestrated his rise to power, demonstrating that success is ultimately granted by God.

was with him
The phrase "was with him" signifies God's presence and favor upon David. In the Hebrew context, God's presence is synonymous with blessing, guidance, and protection. This divine companionship was the source of David's success and prosperity. It highlights the biblical principle that God's presence is the key to overcoming challenges and achieving true success. For believers, this serves as a reminder that seeking God's presence should be the foremost priority in life, as it brings peace, direction, and fulfillment.

(9) This verse corresponds word for word with Samuel, only omitting "God" after "Lord." Literally, and David walked on, a walking and growing great--a common Hebrew metaphor of gradual and progressive increase or decrease. (Comp. Genesis 8:5, and the use of the term andante, "walking," in music.)

Lord of hosts was with him.--The Lord of Hosts is doubtless a contracted form of the fuller expression, Lord God of Hosts, as it appears in Samuel. The Lord (or God) of Hosts is a title derived from God's supremacy over the host of heaven, i.e., the stars, worshipped as deities by the races environing Israel, insomuch that the very word for God in the old Babylonian is represented by a star (*); and in the later Assyrian character star was represented by the symbol for God thrice repeated. Assur, the supreme deity of the Assyrian Pantheon, is called in the inscriptions "king of the legions of heaven and earth," or "of the great gods." Similar titles were given to the Babylonian Nebo and Merodach. The Hebrew phrase is therefore, in one sense, equivalent to a concise assertion of the statement, "Jehovah your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords" (Deuteronomy 10:17 : comp. also Psalm 95:3; Psalm 97:7). That the hosts in question are the stars appears from Psalm 33:6; Isaiah 40:26; Judges 5:20. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And David
דָּוִ֖יד (dā·wîḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

became
וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

greater
הָל֣וֹךְ (hā·lō·wḵ)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

and greater,
וְגָד֑וֹל (wə·ḡā·ḏō·wl)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent

for the LORD
וַיהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

of Hosts
צְבָא֖וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)
Noun - common plural
Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

was with him.
עִמּֽוֹ׃ (‘im·mōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5973: With, equally with


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