For at that time day by day there came to David to help him, until it was a great host, like the host of God.
Every day more people came to help David, until he had a huge army that was like God's own army.
This verse describes how David's support grew daily until he had assembled a massive, divinely impressive army.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical narrative of 1 Chronicles, this verse describes the period after King Saul's death when David was gathering supporters to establish his kingship over Israel, around 1000 BC. People from various tribes were joining David daily at Hebron, showing their allegiance and recognizing God's favor on him as the anointed successor. This gathering highlighted the unity of Israel under God's providence, comparing it to a divine army to emphasize the scale and spiritual significance of the event.
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