American Standard Version
"And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David. "
— 1 Chronicles 11:7, American Standard Version
“And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.”
“David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.”
“David lived in the fortress; for this reason it is called the City of David.”
“And David dwelt in the castle, and therefore it was called the city of David,”
“And David took the strong tower for his living-place, so it was named the town of David.”
“And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.”
And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (the same is Jebus); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there.
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.
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.
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
And he built the city round about, from Millo even round about; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.
And David waxed greater and greater; for Jehovah of hosts was with him.
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 word of Jehovah concerning Israel.