1 Chronicles 11:7
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.”
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“So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And David dwelleth in the fortress, therefore they have called it, `City of David;'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Chronicles 11:7 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 5:7Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).
- 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).
- Psalms 2:6“I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.”
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