1 Chronicles 11:7

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“So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.”

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BSBPD

“So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

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

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Chronicles 11:7 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 2 Samuel 5:7Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).
  2. 1 Chronicles 11:5The people of Jebus said to David, “You will never get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).
  3. Psalms 2:6“I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.”

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