1 Chronicles 11:7
And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.In other versions
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
ASV
And David took the strong tower for his living-place, so it was named the town of David.
BBE
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
DBY
David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
WEB
And David dwelleth in the fortress, therefore they have called it, `City of David;'
YLT
And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.
ENG
And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it, The city of David.
WBT
So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.
BSB
In context
5And 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.
6And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief.
7And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.
8And he built the city round about, even from Millo round about: and Joab repaired the rest of the city.
9So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- David