'Grew' in the Bible

But Abijah grew mighty, and took to himself fourteen wives, and became the father of twenty-two sons, and sixteen daughters.

Jehoshaphat grew great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles and cities of store.

But Jehoiada grew old and was full of days, and he died; one hundred thirty years old was he when he died.

The Ammonites gave tribute to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad even to the entrance of Egypt; for he grew exceeding strong.