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 

[11:9]  ¹ tn Heb “and David went, going and becoming great, and the Lord who commands armies [traditionally, Lord of hosts] was with him.”

[16:26]  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.

[16:26]  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.