The City of David(A)

And David and all Israel (B)went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus, (C)where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land. But the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You shall not come in here!” Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion (that is, the City of David). Now David said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites first shall be [a]chief and captain.” And Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and became chief. Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it [b]the City of David. And he built the city around it, from [c]the Millo to the surrounding area. Joab [d]repaired the rest of the city. So David (D)went on and became great, and the Lord of hosts was with (E)him.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 11:6 Lit. head
  2. 1 Chronicles 11:7 Zion, 2 Sam. 5:7
  3. 1 Chronicles 11:8 Lit. The Landfill
  4. 1 Chronicles 11:8 Lit. revived

David Established at Jerusalem(A)

14 Now (B)Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, with masons and carpenters, to build him a house. So David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel, for his kingdom was (C)highly exalted for the sake of His people Israel.

Then David took more wives in Jerusalem, and David begot more sons and daughters. And (D)these are the names of his children whom he had in Jerusalem: [a]Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, Ibhar, [b]Elishua, [c]Elpelet, Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia, Elishama, [d]Beeliada, and Eliphelet.

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