1 Chronicles 11:7 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

⁷ And David dwelt 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, that is, 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, that is, the city of David.

1 Chronicles 11:6

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

1 Chronicles 11:8

And he built the city round about 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.”