1 Chronicles 11:8

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

1 Chronicles 11:8

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Berean Standard Bible

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

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KJV

King James Version

And he built the city round about, even from Millo round about: and Joab repaired the rest of the city.

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WEB

World English Bible

He built the city all around, from Millo even around; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.

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ASV

American Standard Version

And he built the city round about, from Millo even round about; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.

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1 Chronicles 11

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.

¹⁰ Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.

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