1 Chronicles 11:7

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.it: that is, Zion

WEB

David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it David’s city.

ASV

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

LSV

And David dwells in the fortress, therefore they have called it the City of David;

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

And David dwelt in the castle, and therefore it was called the city of David.

GNV

And Dauid dwelt in the tower: therefore they called it the citie of Dauid.

JPS

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

LXXE

And David dwelt in the strong hold; therefore he called it the city of David.

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Original-language editions

WLC

וַיֵּ֥שֶׁב דָּוִ֖יד בַּמְצָ֑ד עַל־כֵּ֥ן קָרְאוּ־ל֖וֹ עִ֥יר דָּוִֽיד׃

LXX-Br

Καὶ ἐκάθισε Δαυὶδ ἐν τῇ περιοχῇ· διὰ τοῦτο ἐκάλεσεν αὐτὴν πόλιν Δαυίδ.

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• 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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