1 Chronicles 11:7
King James Version (KJV)
And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.
In context
5 And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come hither. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David.
6 And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief.
7 And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.
8 And he built the city round about, even from Millo round about: and Joab repaired the rest of the city.
9 So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him.
1 Chronicles 11:7 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.
- 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.