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 (A)went on and became great, and the Lord of hosts was with (B)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

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