“And David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of Hosts was with him.”
2 Samuel 5:10 (BSB)
Context Reading
8On that day he said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites must use the water shaft to reach the lame and blind who are despised by David.” That is why it is said, “The blind and the lame will never enter the palace.” 9So 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. 10And David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of Hosts was with him. 11Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David. 12And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.