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He built up the city all around the stronghold, from the Millo[a] to the surrounding walls. Joab repaired the rest of the city.

David became greater and greater because the Lord of Armies was with him.

David’s Elite Warriors

10 These are the leaders of David’s elite warriors, who built up support for his kingdom throughout all Israel, in order to make him king, according to the word of the Lord concerning Israel.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 11:8 The Millo was very likely the sloped retaining wall on which the citadel was built.

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.

David’s Mighty Warriors(C)

10 These were the chiefs of David’s mighty warriors—they, together with all Israel,(D) gave his kingship strong support to extend it over the whole land, as the Lord had promised(E)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 11:8 Or the Millo