1 Chronicles 11:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So David became greater and greater, because the LORD of armies was with him.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that David's growing success and strength came directly from God's presence and support in his life.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes after David was anointed king over all Israel and had just captured Jerusalem from the Jebusites, making it his capital city. At this point in his reign, David was consolidating his power and establishing his kingdom, with God's clear blessing and protection enabling his military and political victories.

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