1 Chronicles 11:4-9
New American Standard Bible 1995
Jerusalem, Capital City
4 Then David and all Israel went to Jerusalem ((A)that is, Jebus); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there. 5 The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You shall not enter here.” Nevertheless David captured the stronghold of Zion (that is, the city of David). 6 Now David had said, “Whoever strikes down a Jebusite first shall be chief and commander.” (B)Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became chief. 7 Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David. 8 He [a]built the city all around, from the [b]Millo even to the surrounding area; and Joab [c]repaired the rest of the city. 9 (C)David became greater and greater, for the Lord of hosts was with him.
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- 1 Chronicles 11:8 Or fortified
- 1 Chronicles 11:8 I.e. citadel
- 1 Chronicles 11:8 Lit revived
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