1 Chronicles 11:6 asv — And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. And Joab the son of Zeruiah went up f…

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"And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. And Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and was made chief. "

— 1 Chronicles 11:6, American Standard Version

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1 Chronicles 11 — Context

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So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before Jehovah; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of Jehovah by Samuel.

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And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (the same is Jebus); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there.

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And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come in hither. Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.

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And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. And Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and was made chief.

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

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And he built the city round about, from Millo even round about; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.

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And David waxed greater and greater; for Jehovah of hosts was with him.

1 Chronicles 11:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 11:6 say?
1 Chronicles 11:6 in the American Standard Version reads: “And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. And Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and was made chief. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 11:6 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 11:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 11, verse 6.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 11:6.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 11:6 in?
1 Chronicles 11:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 11:6?
1 Chronicles 11:6 reads (ASV): “And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. And Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and was made chief. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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