1 Chronicles 11:7

David decided to live in the fortress, which is why they named it after him the City of David.

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In The King James Version

And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.

In Context

6David had said, “Whoever is first to attack the Jebusites will be my commander-in-chief.” Since Joab, son of Zeruiah, was the first, he became commander-in-chief.

8He built up the city all around it, from the Millo in a circuit all around, while Joab repaired the rest of the city.

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 11:5The Jebusites told David, “You will not enter here!” But David did capture the fortress of Zion, now known as the City of David.

Matthew Henry on 1 Chronicles 11:2-10

David's Accession to the Throne. ( b. c. 1055.) 1 Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh. 2 And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the Lord thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be ruler over my people Israel. 3 Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the Lord ; and… Read the whole commentary →

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