NET Bible
"David lived in the fortress; for this reason it is called the City of David."
— 1 Chronicles 11:7, NET Bible
“And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.”
“And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David. ”
“David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it 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.”
David Conquers Jerusalem David and the whole Israelite army advanced to Jerusalem(that is, Jebus).(The Jebusites, the land’s original inhabitants, lived there.)
The residents of Jebus said to David,“You cannot invade this place!” But David captured the fortress of Zion(that is, the City of David).
David said,“Whoever attacks the Jebusites first will become commanding general!” So Joab son of Zeruiah attacked first and became commander.
David lived in the fortress; for this reason it is called the City of David.
He built up the city around it, from the terrace to the surrounding walls; Joab restored the rest of the city.
David’s power steadily grew, for the LORD of Heaven’s Armies was with him.
David’s Warriors These were the leaders of David’s warriors who, together with all Israel, stood courageously with him in his kingdom by installing him as king, in keeping with the LORD’s message concerning Israel.