'Kept' in the Bible

They kept this genealogical record for themselves: Meshobab, Jamlech, Amaziah's son Joshah,

Even back when Saul was ruling as king, you kept on leading the army of Israel out to battle and bringing them in again. The LORD your God told you, "You yourself will shepherd my people Israel and will be Commander-in-Chief over my people Israel.'"

Indeed people kept coming to David every day to help him, until his army became a great, vast army.

The tribe of Issachar supplied 200 leaders, along with all of their relatives under their command. They kept up-to-date in their understanding of the times and knew what Israel should do.