1 Chronicles 11:7
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.
In context
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.
1 Chronicles 11:7 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.
- KJV King James Version
- And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.
- WEB World English Bible
- David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it David’s city.
- ASV American Standard Version
- And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- And David dwelleth in the fortress, therefore they have called it, 'City of David;'
- DBY Darby Translation
- And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
- WBS Webster Bible
- And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it, The city of David.