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He extended the city out around the fortress while Joab rebuilt the rest of Jerusalem. And David became more and more famous and powerful, for the Lord of the heavens was with him.

10 These are the names of some of the bravest of David’s warriors (who also encouraged the leaders of Israel to make David their king, as the Lord had said would happen):

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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