1 Chronicles 11:9 kjva — So David waxed greater and greater: for the Lord of hosts was with him.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— 1 Chronicles 11:9, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Chronicles 11 — Context

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And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief.

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And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.

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And he built the city round about, even from Millo round about: and Joab repaired the rest of the city.

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

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These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the Lord concerning Israel.

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And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had; Jashobeam, an Hachmonite, the chief of the captains: he lifted up his spear against three hundred slain by him at one time.

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And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighties.

1 Chronicles 11:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 11:9 say?
1 Chronicles 11:9 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “So David waxed greater and greater: for the Lord of hosts was with him.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 11:9 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 11:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 11, verse 9.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 11:9.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 11:9 in?
1 Chronicles 11:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 11:9?
1 Chronicles 11:9 reads (KJVA): “So David waxed greater and greater: for the Lord of hosts was with him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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