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2 Samuel 5:10 Meaning

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

Context Explained

8And David said on that day, Whosoever getteth up to the gutter, and smiteth the Jebusites, and the lame and the blind, that are hated of David's soul, he shall be chief and captain. Wherefore they said, The blind and the lame shall not come into the house.

9So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.

10And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts was with him.

11And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house.

12And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.

Key Themes

growthdivine-presenceblessing

Related Cross References

  • 1 Samuel 18:14

    This verse explains how David's success was due to the Lord's presence with him.

Source: 2 Samuel 5:10