Parallel Verses

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.

Lexham Expanded Bible

And David lived in the fortress. 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;'

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
דּויד דּוד 
David 
Usage: 1074

ישׁב 
Yashab 
Usage: 1081

in the castle
מצדה מצד מצד 
M@tsad 
Usage: 12

it the city
עיר ער עיר 
`iyr 
Usage: 1094

References

Easton

Fausets

Hastings

Context Readings

David's Capture Of Jerusalem

6 Now David had said, “Whoever strikes down a Jebusite first shall be chief and commander.” Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became chief. 7 Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David. 8 He built the city all around, from the Millo even to the surrounding area; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.

Cross References

2 Samuel 5:7

Nevertheless, David captured the stronghold of Zion, that is the city of David.

1 Chronicles 11:5

The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You shall not enter here.” Nevertheless David captured the stronghold of Zion (that is, the city of David).

Psalm 2:6

“But as for Me, I have installed My King
Upon Zion, My holy mountain.”

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