David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it David’s city.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
1 Chronicles 11:7 in context
1 Chronicles 11:4–10
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David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (also called Jebus); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there.
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The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You will not come in here!” Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion. The same is David’s city.
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David had said, “Whoever strikes the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain.” Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and was made chief.
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David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it David’s city.
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He built the city all around, from Millo even around; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.
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David grew greater and greater, for the LORD of Armies was with him.
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Now these are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who showed themselves strong with him in his kingdom, together with all Israel, to make him king, according to the LORD’s word concerning Israel.
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