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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/5.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_samuel/5.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And he became more and more powerful, because the LORD God Almighty was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And David became more and more powerful, because the LORD God of Heaven’s Armies was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And David became greater and greater, for the LORD, the God of hosts, was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of Hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts <i>was</i> with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So David went on and became great, and the LORD God of hosts <i>was</i> with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of armies was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And David became greater and greater, and Yahweh, the God of hosts, was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />David became greater and greater, for the LORD, the God of hosts (armies), was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />David became more and more powerful, and the LORD God of Armies was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />David became more and more powerful, and the LORD God of Hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And David waxed greater and greater; for Jehovah, the God of hosts, was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />David became a great and strong ruler, because the LORD All-Powerful was on his side. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And David waxed greater and greater; for the LORD, the God of hosts, was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />David continued to grow more powerful because the LORD God of Armies was with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He grew stronger all the time, because the LORD God Almighty was with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />David became more and more esteemed because the LORD God of the Heavenly Armies was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of Hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />David's power grew steadily, for the LORD God who commands armies was with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />David grew greater and greater; for the LORD of hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />David grew greater and greater, for Yahweh, the God of Armies, was with him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and David goes, going on and becoming great, and YHWH, God of Hosts, [is] with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and David goeth, going on and becoming great, and Jehovah, God of Hosts, is with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And David went, going, and was great, and Jehovah God of armies with him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he went on prospering and growing up, and the Lord God of hosts was with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he advanced, prospering and increasing, and the Lord, the God of hosts, was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />David became ever more powerful, for the LORD of hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And David became greater and greater, for the LORD, the God of hosts, was with him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And David continued to become greater, and the LORD God of hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And David went on and became great and LORD JEHOVAH, The God of Hosts, was with him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And David waxed greater and greater; for the LORD, the God of hosts, was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And David advanced and became great, and the Lord Almighty <i>was</i> with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/5-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=1281" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/5.htm">David Conquers Jerusalem</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>So David took up residence in the fortress and called it the City of David. He built it up all the way around, from the supporting terraces inward. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">And David</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">became</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hā·lō·wḵ (V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">greater</a> <a href="/hebrew/1431.htm" title="1431: wə·ḡā·ḏō·wl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To grow up, become great. A primitive root; properly, to twist, i.e. To be large.">and greater,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">for the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">was with him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-9.htm">1 Chronicles 11:9</a></span><br />And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of Hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a></span><br />So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-14.htm">1 Samuel 18:14</a></span><br />and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because the LORD was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-28.htm">1 Samuel 18:28</a></span><br />When Saul realized that the LORD was with David and that his daughter Michal loved David,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">2 Samuel 3:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-9.htm">2 Samuel 7:9</a></span><br />I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-12.htm">1 Kings 2:12</a></span><br />So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-46.htm">1 Kings 2:46</a></span><br />Then the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down, and he died. Thus the kingdom was firmly established in the hand of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/14-2.htm">1 Chronicles 14:2</a></span><br />And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had highly exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-20.htm">Psalm 89:20-21</a></span><br />I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. / My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-27.htm">Psalm 89:27</a></span><br />I will indeed appoint him as My firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a></span><br />The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Acts 13:22</a></span><br />After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-36.htm">Acts 13:36</a></span><br />For when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep. His body was buried with his fathers and saw decay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a></span><br />He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts was with him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">2 Samuel 3:1</a></b></br> Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/17-9.htm">Job 17:9</a></b></br> The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/4-18.htm">Proverbs 4:18</a></b></br> But the path of the just <i>is</i> as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.</p><p class="hdg">the Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/21-22.htm">Genesis 21:22</a></b></br> And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God <i>is</i> with thee in all that thou doest:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/46-7.htm">Psalm 46:7,11</a></b></br> The LORD of hosts <i>is</i> with us; the God of Jacob <i>is</i> our refuge. Selah… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/8-9.htm">Isaiah 8:9,10</a></b></br> Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-1.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-9.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-38.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-29.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-6.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-1.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/joshua/23-9.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">Waxed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/6-18.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-2.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-7.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-11.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-12.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-15.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-3.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-2.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-18.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">Waxed</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/5-1.htm">The tribes come to Hebron and anoint David over Israel,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/5-4.htm">David's age</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/5-6.htm">Taking Zion from the Jebusites, he dwells in it</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/5-11.htm">Hiram sends to David,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/5-13.htm">Eleven sons are born to him in Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/5-17.htm">David, directed by God, smites the Philistines at Baal-perazim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/5-22.htm">And again at the mulberry trees</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And David became greater and greater</b><br>This phrase highlights the progressive nature of David's rise to power and influence. After being anointed king over all Israel, David's reign began to solidify, marked by military victories and political consolidation. His growth in greatness can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to establish his kingdom (<a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8-16</a>). David's increasing greatness also reflects the divine favor upon him, as seen in his successful campaigns against the Philistines and other surrounding nations. This growth is not merely in terms of military might but also in wisdom, leadership, and the establishment of Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel.<p><b>for the LORD God of Hosts was with him</b><br>This phrase underscores the divine source of David's success. The title "LORD God of Hosts" emphasizes God's sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies, indicating His supreme power and authority. The presence of God with David is a recurring theme in his life, from his anointing by Samuel (<a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a>) to his victories in battle (<a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45-47</a>). This divine accompaniment is a testament to God's covenant faithfulness and His choice of David as king. It also prefigures the presence of God with Jesus Christ, the Son of David, who would establish an eternal kingdom. The assurance of God's presence provided David with the confidence and strength to lead Israel, reflecting the biblical principle that true greatness and success come from reliance on God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, David is the newly anointed king of Israel. His rise to power and success is attributed to God's presence with him.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord_god_of_hosts.htm">The LORD God of Hosts</a></b><br>This title emphasizes God's sovereignty and power. It signifies that God is the commander of the heavenly armies, underscoring His ability to support and elevate David.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation over which David is king. This period marks the unification of Israel under David's rule, following the division during Saul's reign.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/hebron.htm">Hebron</a></b><br>The city where David was initially anointed king over Judah before becoming king over all Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city David captures and establishes as the political and spiritual center of Israel, symbolizing the consolidation of his kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_brings_success.htm">God's Presence Brings Success</a></b><br>David's increasing greatness is directly linked to the presence of the LORD God of Hosts. In our lives, true success and growth come from aligning ourselves with God's will and seeking His presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_divine_favor.htm">The Importance of Divine Favor</a></b><br>The Hebrew word for "with" ('im) signifies a close, supportive relationship. Just as God was with David, we should seek to cultivate a relationship with God that invites His favor and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_under_god's_authority.htm">Leadership Under God's Authority</a></b><br>David's leadership was effective because he recognized God's authority over his life. As leaders in various capacities, we should submit our plans and actions to God's authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_obedience_in_god's_blessing.htm">The Role of Obedience in God's Blessing</a></b><br>David's life exemplifies the blessings that come from obedience to God. We are called to live obediently, trusting that God will bless our efforts according to His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_our_lives.htm">God's Sovereignty in Our Lives</a></b><br>The title "LORD God of Hosts" reminds us of God's ultimate control over all circumstances. We can trust in His sovereignty, knowing that He orchestrates events for His glory and our good.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_can_solomon_build_the_temple,_not_david.htm">Why does God prohibit David from building the temple in 2 Samuel 7 yet allow Solomon to do so, raising questions of consistency in divine commands?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_couldn't_david_build_the_temple.htm">Why was David forbidden from building the temple?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_flawed_david_teach_morality.htm">If Psalm 15 is attributed to David, how can a flawed king instruct perfect moral conduct without undermining his own credibility?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_basis_for_divine_victory_in_ps._108_13.htm">In verse 13, what scientific or historical basis is there for claiming victory through a divine hand despite recorded Israelite defeats (Psalm 108:13)? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">David went on, and grew great.</span> This is the Hebrew phrase for "David grew greater and greater." In this and the six following verses (10-16) we have a summary of David's reign, telling us how he increased in prosperity because of the blessing of "Jehovah God of hosts." The birth of Solomon even is recorded in it, though it took place long afterwards. The insertion in this summary of Hiram's acknowledgment of David proves that this event made a great impression upon the minds of the people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/5-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">became</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">greater</span><br /><span class="heb">הָל֣וֹךְ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·lō·wḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and greater,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְגָד֑וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḡā·ḏō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיהוָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Hosts</span><br /><span class="heb">צְבָא֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was with him.</span><br /><span class="heb">עִמּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/5-10.htm">2 Samuel 5:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/5-10.htm">2 Samuel 5:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/5-10.htm">2 Samuel 5:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/5-10.htm">2 Samuel 5:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/5-10.htm">2 Samuel 5:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/5-10.htm">2 Samuel 5:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/5-10.htm">2 Samuel 5:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/5-10.htm">2 Samuel 5:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/5-10.htm">2 Samuel 5:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/5-10.htm">2 Samuel 5:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/5-10.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 5:10 David grew greater and greater (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/5-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 5:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 5:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/5-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 5:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 5:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>