1 Chronicles 11:7
World English Bible (WEB)
David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it David’s city.
In context
5 The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You will not come in here!” Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion. The same is David’s city.
6 David had said, “Whoever strikes the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain.” Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and was made chief.
7 David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it David’s city.
8 He built the city all around, from Millo even around; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.
9 David grew greater and greater, for the LORD of Armies was with him.
1 Chronicles 11:7 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it David’s city.
- KJV King James Version
- And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.
- 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.