Now David had said, “Whoever is first to [a]kill a Jebusite shall be chief and commander.” (A)Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became chief. Then David lived in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David. He [b]built the city all around, from the [c]Millo to the surrounding area; and Joab [d]repaired the rest of the city.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 11:6 Lit strike
  2. 1 Chronicles 11:8 Or fortified
  3. 1 Chronicles 11:8 I.e., terraced structure
  4. 1 Chronicles 11:8 Lit revived

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