So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him.
David's becoming greater and greater took place in connection with Israel's capture of Jebus. That city was taken and made Jerusalem, the capital of Israel. The attack was led by Joab, and as reward for leading it he was made commander of the army. The success is presented as a military accomplishment, without tracing David's growth to the Lord being with him.
David's becoming greater and greater took place in connection with Israel's capture of Jebus. That city was taken and made Jerusalem, the capital of Israel. The attack was led by Joab, and as reward for leading it he was made commander of the army. The success is presented as a military accomplishment, without tracing David's growth to the Lord being with him.