1 Chronicles 11:4-9

Modern English Version

David Conquers Jerusalem

⁴ Now David and all Israel with him went to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus, since the Jebusites still dwelt there in the land). ⁵ And the Jebusites said to David, “You will not come here,” but he captured the stronghold of Zion (it is the City of David).

⁶ Now David had said, “Whoever strikes Jebus first will be the commander and leader of the army,” so Joab, the son of Zeruiah, went up first and became the commander.

⁷ Then David dwelt in the stronghold, which is why they called it the City of David, ⁸ and he fortified the city all around from the Millo encircling the stronghold, while Joab preserved the rest of the city. ⁹ So David kept on going, becoming greater and greater, and the Lord of Hosts was with him.