1 Chronicles 11:7 Parallel Translations
NASB: Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David. (NASB ©1995)
GWT: David lived in the fortress, so it was called the City of David.(GOD'S WORD®)
KJV: And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.
ASV: And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
BBE: And David took the strong tower for his living-place, so it was named the town of David.
DBY: And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
ERV: And David dwelt in the strong hold; therefore they called it the city of David.
JPS: And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
WBS: And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it, The city of David.
WEB: David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
YLT: And David dwelleth in the fortress, therefore they have called it, 'City of David;'
1 Chronicles 11:7 Cross References
XREF:1 Chronicles 11:6 Now David had said, "Whoever strikes down a Jebusite first shall be chief and commander." Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became chief.

1 Chronicles 11:8 He built the city all around, from the Millo even to the surrounding area; and Joab repaired the rest of the city. (NASB ©1995)
Commentaries and Concordances
MHC: 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.
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