1 Chronicles 11:7 David then took up residence in the fortress, and so it was called the City of David.

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Parallel Verses

New International Version
David then took up residence in the fortress, and so it was called the City of David.

English Standard Version
And David lived in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.

New American Standard Bible
Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then David took up residence in the stronghold; therefore, it was called the city of David.

International Standard Version
David occupied the fortress, so it was named the City of David after him.

American Standard Version
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And David dwelt in the castle, and therefore it was called the city of David.

Darby Bible Translation
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.

Young's Literal Translation
And David dwelleth in the fortress, therefore they have called it, 'City of David;'

Commentaries

Matthew Henry's Commentary

11:1-9 David was brought to possess the throne of Israel after he had reigned seven years in Hebron, over Judah only. God's counsels will be fulfilled at last, whatever difficulties lie in the way. The way to be truly great, is to be really useful, to devote all our talents to the Lord.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

1Ch 11:4-9. He Wins the Castle of Zion from the Jebusites by Joab's Valor.

4. David and all Israel went to … Jebus—(See on [363]2Sa 5:6).