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David had said, “Whoever strikes down the Jebusites first will be commander-in-chief.” So Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became commander. David lived in the stronghold; for this reason it is called the city of David. He fortified the city all around, from the Millo to the surrounding walls, and Joab repaired the rest of the city.

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