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1 Chronicles 11:7

American Standard Version

And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.

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1 Chronicles 11:7 in other translations

David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it David’s city.

1 Chronicles 11:7 · World English Bible

1 Chronicles 11:7 in context

  1. 5And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come in hither. Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.
  2. 6And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. And Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and was made chief.
  3. 7And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
  4. 8And he built the city round about, from Millo even round about; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.
  5. 9And David waxed greater and greater; for Jehovah of hosts was with him.