Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
And David lived in the fortress. Therefore they called it the city of David.
New American Standard Bible
Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.
King James Version
And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.
Holman Bible
Then David took up residence in the stronghold; therefore, it was called the city of David.
International Standard Version
David occupied the fortress, so it was named the City of David after him.
A Conservative Version
And David dwelt in the stronghold. Therefore they called it the city of David.
American Standard Version
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
Amplified
Then David lived in the stronghold; so it was called the City of David.
Bible in Basic English
And David took the strong tower for his living-place, so it was named the town of David.
Darby Translation
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
Julia Smith Translation
And David dwelt in the castle; for this they called to it the city of David.
King James 2000
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
Modern King James verseion
And David lived in the stronghold. Therefore they called it the city of David.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And because David dwelt in the castle, therefore it was called the city of David.
NET Bible
David lived in the fortress; for this reason it is called the City of David.
New Heart English Bible
David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it the City of David.
The Emphasized Bible
And David dwelt in the citadel, - for this cause, did they call it, The City of David.
Webster
And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it, The city of David.
World English Bible
David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
Youngs Literal Translation
And David dwelleth in the fortress, therefore they have called it, 'City of David;'
Themes
Cities » Designated as » Royal
David » King of israel » Makes conquest of jerusalem
Jerusalem » The citadel of mount zion, occupied by david, and called the city of david
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Chronicles 11:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
David's Capture Of Jerusalem
6 Then David said, "Whoever strikes the Jebusites first will be chief and commander." And Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first and became chief. 7 And David lived in the fortress. Therefore they called it the city of David. 8 And he built the city all around from the Millo and up to the circuit. And Joab restored the remainder of the city.
Names
Cross References
2 Samuel 5:7
David captured the fortress of Zion, the city of David.
1 Chronicles 11:5
And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, "You will not enter here." But David captured the stronghold of Zion; that [is,] the city of David.
Psalm 2:6
"But as for me, I have set my king on Zion, my holy mountain."