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1 Chronicles 11:7

What does 1 Chronicles 11:7 mean?

A plain-English look at 1 Chronicles 11:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And David took the strong tower for his living-place, so it was named the town of David.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And David dwelleth in the fortress, therefore they have called it, `City of David;'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And David dwelt in the castle, and therefore it was called the city of David,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

v.6And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. And Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and was made chief.

v.7This passage

v.8And he built the city round about, from Millo even round about; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Samuel 5:7

    Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.

  • 1 Chronicles 11:5

    And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come in hither. Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.

  • Psalms 2:6

    Yet I have set my king Upon my holy hill of Zion.

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