David then took up residence in the fortress, and so it was called the City of David. He built up the city around it, from the terraces[a](A) to the surrounding wall, while Joab restored the rest of the city. And David became more and more powerful,(B) because the Lord Almighty was with him.

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  1. 1 Chronicles 11:8 Or the Millo

Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it [a]the City of David. And he built the city around it, from [b]the Millo to the surrounding area. Joab [c]repaired the rest of the city. So David (A)went on and became great, and the Lord of hosts was with (B)him.

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  1. 1 Chronicles 11:7 Zion, 2 Sam. 5:7
  2. 1 Chronicles 11:8 Lit. The Landfill
  3. 1 Chronicles 11:8 Lit. revived

Then David lived in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David. He [a]built the city all around, from the [b]Millo to the surrounding area; and Joab [c]repaired the rest of the city. (A)And David became greater and greater, for the Lord of armies was with him.

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  1. 1 Chronicles 11:8 Or fortified
  2. 1 Chronicles 11:8 I.e., terraced structure
  3. 1 Chronicles 11:8 Lit revived