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David Conquers Jerusalem

1 Chronicles 11:9

In 11 translations

BSB
And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of Hosts was with him.
KJV
So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him.waxed…: Heb. went in going and increasing
WEB
David grew greater and greater, for Yahweh of Armies was with him.
ASV
And David waxed greater and greater; for Jehovah of hosts was with him.
LSV
And David goes, going on and becoming great, and YHWH of Hosts [is] with him.
YLT
And David goeth, going on and becoming great, and Jehovah of Hosts [is] with him.
DBY
And David became continually greater; and Jehovah of hosts was with him.
DRC
And David went on growing and increasing, and the Lord of hosts was with him.
GNV
And Dauid prospered, and grewe: for the Lord of hostes was with him.
JPS
And David waxed greater and greater; for the LORD of hosts was with him.
LXXE
And David continued to increase, and the Lord Almighty was with him.

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Original-language editions

WLC
וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ דָּוִ֖יד הָל֣וֹךְ וְגָד֑וֹל וַיהוָ֥ה צְבָא֖וֹת עִמּֽוֹ׃
LXX-Br
Καὶ ἐπορεύετο Δαυὶδ πορευόμενος καὶ μεγαλυνόμενος, καὶ Κύριος παντοκράτωρ μετʼ αὐτοῦ.

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  • 2 Samuel 3:1Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.
  • Isaiah 41:10Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.
  • 2 Samuel 5:10And David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of Hosts was with him.
  • Romans 8:31What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
  • Isaiah 41:14Do not fear, O worm of Jacob, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.
  • Esther 9:4For Mordecai exercised great power in the palace, and his fame spread throughout the provinces as he became more and more powerful.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:20In earlier times Phinehas son of Eleazar had been in charge of the gatekeepers, and the LORD was with him.
  • Psalms 46:11The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
  • Psalms 46:7The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
  • Isaiah 8:9–10Huddle together, O peoples, and be shattered; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for battle, and be shattered; prepare for battle, and be shattered! Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal,…
  • Job 17:9Yet a righteous one holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.
  • Isaiah 9:7Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore.…

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