1 Chronicles 11:7 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

⁷ David resided in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁷ And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁷ David dwelt in the stronghold; so it was called the City of David.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁷ And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.

Common English Bible

⁷ David occupied the fortress, so it was renamed David’s City.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁷ 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

⁷ 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 stronghold of Zion, which is now the city of David.

1 Chronicles 11:5

The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You will not come in here.” Nevertheless, David took the stronghold of Zion, now the city of David.

1 Chronicles 11:6

David had said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites first shall be chief and commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became chief.

1 Chronicles 11:8

He built the city all around, from the Millo in complete circuit, and Joab repaired the rest of the city.

Psalm 2:6

“I have set my king on Zion, my holy hill.”