2 Samuel 5:10

Translations

Modern

And David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of Hosts was with him.

Traditional

And David went on, and grew great, and the Lord God of hosts was with him.

Literal

And David went on, going on and becoming great, and YHWH, God of Hosts, was with him.

Latin

Et ingrediebatur proficiens atque succrescens, et Dominus Deus exercituum erat cum eo.

Original

Hebrew

English

And David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of Hosts was with him.

Notes

2 Samuel 5:10

the LORD … was with him: Although David was a skilled and charismatic leader, his growing success was ultimately due to God’s blessing.

2 Samuel 5:6–10

David acquired a new capital city, Jerusalem, for the newly extended kingdom.

2 Samuel 5:1–25

After the murder of Abner and Ish-bosheth, the elders of the northern tribes accepted David as their king. So, David gained:

an extended empire (2 Samuel 5:1–5),
a new capital city (2 Samuel 5:6–10),
a new palace (2 Samuel 5:11),
a new family (2 Samuel 5:13–16), and
renewed confidence (2 Samuel 5:17–25).

Theme notes and profiles

David Temple Worship

Events

Reign of David

Related verses

2 Samuel 3:1
Now 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.
Psalm 46:11
The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Luke 2:52
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
Proverbs 4:18
The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday.
Daniel 2:44–45
In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever.
Isaiah 9:7
Of 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. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.
Psalm 46:7
The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
Genesis 21:22
At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army said to Abraham, “God is with you in all that you do.
Job 17:9
Yet a righteous one holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.
Isaiah 8:9–10
Huddle together, O peoples, and be shattered; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for battle, and be shattered; prepare for battle, and be shattered!

Parallels

1 Chronicles 11:4–9

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

City of David David Joshua, Book of Judah, Tribe of Samuel, Books of First and Second Zion

Topics

Blessing: Temporal, from God: To David David: King of Israel: Prospered of God

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