World English Bible
"David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David."
— 1 Chronicles 11:7, World English 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 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.”
David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (the same is Jebus); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there.
The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, "You shall not come in here." Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion. The same is the city of David.
David said, "Whoever strikes the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain." Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and was made chief.
David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
He built the city all around, from Millo even around; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.
David grew greater and greater; for Yahweh of Armies 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 Yahweh concerning Israel.