1 Chronicles 11:7

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

1 Chronicles 11:7

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Berean Standard Bible

So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

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

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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

1 Chronicles 11

⁵ The people of Jebus said to David, “You will never get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).

⁶ Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief.

⁷ So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.

⁸ He built up the city around it, from the supporting terraces to the surrounding wall, while Joab restored the rest of the city.

⁹ And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of Hosts was with him.

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