Now David had said, “Whoever strikes down a Jebusite first shall be chief and commander.” (A)Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became chief. Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David. He [a]built the city all around, from the [b]Millo even to the surrounding area; and Joab [c]repaired the rest of the city.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 11:8 Or fortified
  2. 1 Chronicles 11:8 I.e. citadel
  3. 1 Chronicles 11:8 Lit revived