1 Chronicles 11:9

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

1 Chronicles 16:26

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

but the Lord made the heavens.

1 Chronicles 14:17

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

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!”

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

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.

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

tn Heb “the name of David went out.”

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

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