'Growing' in the Bible

The war between the house of Saul and the house of David was long and drawn out, with David growing stronger and the house of Saul becoming weaker.

While war continued between the dynasties of Saul and David, Abner was growing in influence within the dynasty of Saul.

David {continued growing stronger and stronger}, and Yahweh the God of hosts [was] with him.

Next was Shammah, Agee the Hararite's son. One time the Philistines assembled to fight in a field where lentils had been growing. Israel's army retreated from the Philistines,