1 Chronicles 11:4-9

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Jerusalem, Capital City

⁴Then David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (that is Jebus); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there. ⁵Then the Jebusites said to David, “You shall not come in here.” But David captured the stronghold of Zion (that is, the City of David). ⁶Now David said, “Whoever strikes down a Jebusite first shall be chief and commander.” Joab the son of Zeruiah [David’s half sister] went up first, and so he was made chief. ⁷Then David lived in the stronghold; so it was called the City of David. ⁸He built the city around it, from the Millo (fortification) to the surrounding area; and Joab repaired the rest of the [old Jebusite] city. ⁹David became greater and greater, for the Lord of hosts was with him.

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1 Chronicles 11:4-9

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David Conquers Jerusalem^(A)

⁴David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus). The Jebusites^(B) who lived there ⁵said to David, “You will not get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion—which is the City of David.

⁶David had said, “Whoever leads the attack on the Jebusites will become commander in chief.” Joab^(C) son of Zeruiah went up first, and so he received the command.

⁷David then took up residence in the fortress, and so it was called the City of David. ⁸He built up the city around it, from the terraces^[a]^(D) to the surrounding wall, while Joab restored the rest of the city. ⁹And David became more and more powerful,^(E) because the Lord Almighty was with him.