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Jerusalem Captured

David and all Israel marched to Jerusalem, that is, Jebus, where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land.(A) The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You will not come in here.” Nevertheless, David took the stronghold of Zion, now the city of David. David had said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites first shall be chief and commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became chief.(B) David resided in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David. He built the city all around, from the Millo in complete circuit, and Joab repaired the rest of the city. And David became greater and greater, for the Lord of hosts was with him.(C)

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Jerusalem Is the Capital City

Then David and all Israel went to Jerusalem ((A)that is, Jebus); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there. The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You shall not enter here.” Nevertheless David took the mountain stronghold of Zion (that is, the city of David). Now David had said, “Whoever is first to [a]kill a Jebusite shall be chief and commander.” (B)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. (C)And David became greater and greater, for the Lord of armies was with him.

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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