¶ And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem: which is Jebus, where were the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land.

And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come in hither. Nevertheless David took the tower of Zion, which is the city of David.

And David said, (A)Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first, shall be the chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was captain.

And David dwelt in the tower: therefore they called it the city of David.

(B)And he built the city on every side, from Millo even round about: and Joab repaired the rest of the city.

And David prospered and grew: for the Lord of hosts was with him.

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