1 Chronicles 11:9
What does 1 Chronicles 11:9 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Chronicles 11:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And David waxed greater and greater; for Jehovah of hosts was with him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611So David waxed greater and greater: for the Lord of hosts was with him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And David waxed greater and greater; for Jehovah of hosts was with him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And David became greater and greater in power, because the Lord of armies was with him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And David goeth, going on and becoming great, and Jehovah of Hosts <FI>is<Fi> with him.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And David went on growing and increasing, and the Lord of hosts was with him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And David became continually greater; and Jehovah of hosts was with him.
Context
v.8And he built the city round about, from Millo even round about; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.
v.9This passage
v.10Now these are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who showed themselves strong with him in his kingdom, together with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of Jehovah concerning Israel.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Chronicles 9:20
And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was ruler over them in time past, and Jehovah was with him.
- Isaiah 41:14
Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith Jehovah, and thy Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.
- Psalms 46:7
Jehovah of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. [Selah
- Psalms 46:11
Jehovah of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. [Selah
- Isaiah 8:9
Make an uproar, O ye peoples, and be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and be broken in pieces.
- 2 Samuel 5:10
And David waxed greater and greater; for Jehovah, the God of hosts, was with him.
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