1 Chronicles 11:9

11:9 David’s power steadily grew, for the Lord who commands armies was with him. ¹ 

1 Chronicles 16:26

16:26 For all the gods of the nations are worthless, ² 

but the Lord made the heavens. ³ 

1 Chronicles 14:17

14:17 So David became famous ⁴  in all the lands; the Lord caused all the nations to fear him. ⁵ 

1 Chronicles 19:13

19:13 Be strong! Let’s fight bravely for the sake of our people and the cities of our God! The Lord will do what he decides is best!” ⁶ 

¹ tn Heb “and David went, going and becoming great, and the Lord who commands armies [traditionally, Lord of hosts] was with him.”

² tn The Hebrew word אֱלִילִים (’elilim, “worthless”) sounds like אֱלֹהִים (’elohim, “gods”). The sound play draws attention to the statement. Many modern English translations render this term as “idols” here.

³ tn Or “the sky” (also in v. 31). The Hebrew term שָׁמַיִם (shamayim) may be translated “heaven(s)” or “sky” depending on the context.

³ tn Heb “the name of David went out.”

⁴ tn Heb “and the Lord placed fear of him upon all the nations.”

⁴ tn Heb “and the Lord, what is good in his eyes, he will do.”