1 Chronicles 11:7 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

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

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

David dwelt in the stronghold; so it was called the City of David.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

David occupied the fortress, so it was renamed David’s City.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Then David lived in the stronghold, and for this reason it was called the City of David.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

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

1 Chronicles 11:7 Cross References

2 Samuel 5:7

Nevertheless David took the strong hold 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 strong hold of Zion; the same is the city of David.

1 Chronicles 11:6

And 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.

1 Chronicles 11:8

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

Psalm 2:6

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