'Grew' in the Bible

As a result, Jehoshaphat grew more and more powerful, and built up fortresses and storage centers throughout Judah.

Eventually, Jehoiada grew old and died at the age of 130 years, after having lived a full life.

He also had various siege engines built by skilled designers and placed them on the towers and on the corner ramparts that could fire arrows and very large stones. His reputation spread far and wide, and he was marvelously assisted until he grew very strong.

Jotham grew in power because he had determined to live his life in the presence of the LORD his God.