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1 Chronicles 11:7
So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.
King James Version
And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.
World English Bible
David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it David’s city.
American Standard Version
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
Geneva Bible 1599
And Dauid dwelt in the tower: therefore they called it the citie of Dauid.
Darby 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;'
Bible in Basic English
And David took the strong tower for his living-place, so it was named the town of David.
6Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief.
8He built up the city around it, from the supporting terraces to the surrounding wall, while Joab restored the rest of the city.
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