1 Chronicles 11:6-8
King James Version
6 And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief.
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.
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1 Chronicles 11:6-8
New King James Version
6 Now David said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites first shall be [a]chief and captain.” And Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and became chief. 7 Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it [b]the City of David. 8 And he built the city around it, from [c]the Millo to the surrounding area. Joab [d]repaired the rest of the city.
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- 1 Chronicles 11:6 Lit. head
- 1 Chronicles 11:7 Zion, 2 Sam. 5:7
- 1 Chronicles 11:8 Lit. The Landfill
- 1 Chronicles 11:8 Lit. revived
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