1 Chronicles 11:7-9
King James Version
7 And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.
8 And he built the city round about, even from Millo round about: and Joab repaired the rest of the city.
9 So David waxed greater and greater: for the Lord of hosts was with him.
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1 Chronicles 11:7-9
English Standard Version
7 And David lived in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David. 8 And he built the city all around from the Millo in complete circuit, and Joab repaired the rest of the city. 9 And David (A)became greater and greater, for the Lord of hosts was with him.
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1 Chronicles 11:7-9
New American Standard Bible
7 Then David lived in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David. 8 He [a]built the city all around, from the [b]Millo to the surrounding area; and Joab [c]repaired the rest of the city. 9 (A)And David became greater and greater, for the Lord of armies was with him.
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- 1 Chronicles 11:8 Or fortified
- 1 Chronicles 11:8 I.e., terraced structure
- 1 Chronicles 11:8 Lit revived
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