Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

David became greater and greater, for the Lord of hosts was with him.

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

David steadily grew more powerful, and the Lord of Hosts was with him.

International Standard Version

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

A Conservative Version

And David grew greater and greater, for LORD of hosts was with him.

American Standard Version

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

Amplified

David became greater and greater, for the Lord of hosts was with him.

Bible in Basic English

And David became greater and greater in power, because the Lord of armies was with him.

Darby Translation

And David became continually greater; and Jehovah of hosts was with him.

Julia Smith Translation

And David will go, going and growing great: and Jehovah of armies with him.

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

And David {became greater and greater}. And Yahweh of hosts [was] with him.

Modern King James verseion

And David became greater and greater, for Jehovah of Hosts was with him.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And David prospered and waxed great, and 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.

The Emphasized Bible

Thus did David wax greater and yet greater, - and, Yahweh of Hosts, was with him.

Webster

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.

Youngs Literal Translation

And David goeth, going on and becoming great, and Jehovah of Hosts is with him.

Topics

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
So David
דּויד דּוד 
David 
Usage: 1074

ילך 
Yalak 
Usage: 0

הלך 
Halak 
go, walk, come, ...away, ...along,
Usage: 1545

and greater
גּדל גּדול 
Gadowl 
Usage: 528

for the Lord

Usage: 0

of hosts
צבאה צבא 
Tsaba' 
Usage: 483

References

Hastings

Context Readings

David's Capture Of Jerusalem

8 He built the city around it, from the stronghold on the mound to the surrounding area. Joab repaired the rest of the city. 9 David became greater and greater, for the Lord of hosts was with him. 10 These were the men in charge of David's mighty men. They strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of Jehovah concerning Israel.

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:1

There was a long war between the royal families of Saul and David. David's family became stronger and stronger. Saul's family became weaker and weaker.

2 Samuel 5:10

David continued to grow more powerful because Jehovah God of Hosts was with him.

1 Chronicles 9:20

In earlier times Phinehas son of Eleazar was in charge of the gatekeepers, and Jehovah was with him.

Esther 9:4

For Mordecai was great in the king's house. Word about him went out through every part of the kingdom: for the man Mordecai became greater and greater.

Job 17:9

Yet, the righteous person clings to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.

Psalm 46:7

Jehovah of Hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our stronghold.

Psalm 46:11

Jehovah of Hosts is with us! The God of Jacob is our stronghold.

Isaiah 8:9-10

Be broken, you people. Be terrified. Listen all you distant parts of the earth. Prepare for battle and be terrified. Prepare for battle and be terrified!

Isaiah 9:7

Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of Jehovah of Hosts will accomplish this.

Isaiah 41:10

Do not fear for I am with you! Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.'

Isaiah 41:14

Do not be afraid, O worm Jacob, O little Israel, for I will help you. This is the declaration of Jehovah, your Redeemer, and the Holy One of Israel.

Romans 8:31

What shall we then say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

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