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Joab repaired the rest of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He built the city all around, from the Millo to the surrounding area; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He built the city all around, from the Millo even to the surrounding area; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he built the city all around, from the Millo even to the surrounding area; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he built the city all around, from the Millo even to the surrounding area; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He built the city around it, from the Millo (fortification) to the surrounding area; and Joab repaired the rest of the [old Jebusite] city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He built up the city all the way around, from the supporting terraces to the surrounding parts, and Joab restored the rest of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He built up the city all the way around, from the supporting terraces to the surrounding parts, and Joab restored the rest of the city. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he built the city round about, from Millo even round about; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He had the city rebuilt, starting at the landfill on the east side. Meanwhile, Joab supervised the repairs to the rest of the city. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he built the city round about, from Millo even round about: and Joab repaired the rest of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He built the city [of Jerusalem] around it, starting from the Millo and making a complete circuit. Joab rebuilt the rest of the city. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He rebuilt the city, starting at the place where land was filled in on the east side of the hill, and Joab restored the rest of the city. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He built up the walls surrounding the city in a complete circle from the terrace ramparts, and Joab repaired the rest of the city. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He built up the city around it, from the supporting terraces to the surrounding wall, while Joab restored the rest of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He built up the city around it, from the terrace to the surrounding walls; Joab restored the rest of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He built the city all around, from the Millo even around; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he built the city around, even from Millo around: and Joab repaired the rest of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He built the city all around, from Millo even around; and Joab repaired the rest of the city. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he builds the city all around, from Millo, and to the circumference, and Joab restores the rest of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he buildeth the city round about, from Millo, and unto the circumference, and Joab restoreth the rest of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will build the city from round about from Millo, and even round about: and Joab will revive the remainder of the city.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he built the city round about from Mello all round, and Joab built the rest of the city. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he built up the city all around, from Millo even to every side. But Joab built the rest of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He built up the city on all sides, from the Millo all the way around, while Joab restored the rest of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He built the city all around, from the Millo in complete circuit; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And David built the city round about, even from Millo, which is outside; and David gave the east side of the city to the rest of the people who were in the villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And David built around it the city of freedom which is outside, and David gave the right side to the rest of the children of men who were in the villages.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he built the city round about, from Millo even round about; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he fortified the city round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=3338" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">David Conquers Jerusalem</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: way·yi·ḇen (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">He built up</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the city</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: mis·sā·ḇîḇ (Prep-m:: Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">around it,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/4407.htm" title="4407: ham·mil·lō·w (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- A place near Shechem, also a citadel in Jer. Or mil-loe; from male'; a rampart, i.e. The citadel.">the supporting terraces</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: has·sā·ḇîḇ (Art:: Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">the surrounding wall,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: wə·yō·w·’āḇ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">while Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/2421.htm" title="2421: yə·ḥay·yeh (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- To live, to revive. A primitive root; to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive.">restored</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7605.htm" title="7605: šə·’ār (N-msc) -- Rest, residue, remnant. From sha'ar; a remainder.">the rest</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">of the city.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of Hosts was with him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-9.htm">2 Samuel 5:9</a></span><br />So David took up residence in the fortress and called it the City of David. He built it up all the way around, from the supporting terraces inward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Nehemiah 3:1-32</a></span><br />At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall. / The men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them. / The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-6.htm">Nehemiah 4:6</a></span><br />So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-7.htm">2 Samuel 5:7</a></span><br />Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-10.htm">2 Samuel 5:10</a></span><br />And David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of Hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-10.htm">1 Kings 2:10-11</a></span><br />Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. / The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-12.htm">1 Kings 2:12</a></span><br />So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-15.htm">1 Kings 9:15</a></span><br />This is the account of the forced labor that King Solomon imposed to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the supporting terraces, and the wall of Jerusalem, as well as Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-24.htm">1 Kings 9:24</a></span><br />As soon as Pharaoh’s daughter had come up from the City of David to the palace that Solomon had built for her, he built the supporting terraces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-27.htm">1 Kings 11:27</a></span><br />and this is the account of his rebellion against the king. Solomon had built the supporting terraces and repaired the gap in the wall of the city of his father David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-5.htm">2 Chronicles 32:5</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah worked resolutely to rebuild all the broken sections of the wall and to raise up towers on it. He also built an outer wall and reinforced the supporting terraces of the City of David, and he produced an abundance of weapons and shields.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/48-12.htm">Psalm 48:12-13</a></span><br />March around Zion, encircle her, count her towers, / consider her ramparts, tour her citadels, that you may tell the next generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/51-18.htm">Psalm 51:18</a></span><br />In Your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/122-3.htm">Psalm 122:3</a></span><br />Jerusalem is built up as a city united together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/22-10.htm">Isaiah 22:10</a></span><br />You counted the houses of Jerusalem and tore them down to strengthen the wall.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he built the city round about, even from Millo round about: and Joab repaired the rest of the city.</p><p class="hdg">Millo</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/9-6.htm">Judges 9:6,20</a></b></br> And all the men of Shechem gathered together, and all the house of Millo, and went, and made Abimelech king, by the plain of the pillar that <i>was</i> in Shechem… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/9-15.htm">1 Kings 9:15</a></b></br> And this <i>is</i> the reason of the levy which king Solomon raised; for to build the house of the LORD, and his own house, and Millo, and the wall of Jerusalem, and Hazor, and Megiddo, and Gezer.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/11-27.htm">1 Kings 11:27</a></b></br> And this <i>was</i> the cause that he lifted up <i>his</i> hand against the king: Solomon built Millo, <i>and</i> repaired the breaches of the city of David his father.</p><p class="hdg">repaired [heb] revived</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/4-2.htm">Nehemiah 4:2</a></b></br> And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? 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The "city" here is Jerusalem, which David established as the political and spiritual center of Israel. The act of building up the city signifies the beginning of Jerusalem's transformation into a significant urban center. This construction likely included strengthening the city's defenses and infrastructure, which was crucial for its future role as the capital. Theologically, this act symbolizes the establishment of God's chosen city, which would later become the site of the Temple, a central place of worship for the Israelites.<p><b>from the supporting terraces</b><br>The "supporting terraces" likely refer to the Millo, a structure or series of terraces that provided support and fortification to the city. Archaeological evidence suggests that the Millo was an important part of Jerusalem's defenses, possibly a stepped stone structure that helped stabilize the city's slopes. This construction reflects the strategic importance of Jerusalem and David's commitment to securing it against potential threats. The terraces also highlight the advanced engineering skills of the time and the importance of fortifications in ancient city planning.<p><b>to the surrounding wall</b><br>The "surrounding wall" indicates the fortification of the city's perimeter, essential for protection against invaders. Walls were a common feature of ancient cities, serving as the first line of defense. In biblical symbolism, walls often represent security and divine protection. The construction of the wall around Jerusalem can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to establish David's kingdom, providing a secure place for His people. This act of fortification is a precursor to the later expansions and enhancements made by subsequent kings, including Solomon.<p><b>while Joab restored the rest of the city</b><br>Joab, David's military commander, played a crucial role in the restoration and expansion of Jerusalem. His involvement underscores the collaborative effort in establishing the city as the capital. Joab's restoration work likely included repairing and enhancing existing structures, ensuring the city's functionality and livability. Historically, Joab's actions demonstrate the importance of military leaders in not only conquering but also developing and maintaining territories. This restoration can be seen as a type of Christ, who restores and renews, bringing order and peace to chaos, much like Joab did for the city.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The newly anointed king of Israel who established Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of the nation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>David's military commander who played a crucial role in the restoration and fortification of Jerusalem.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city that David captured and made the capital of Israel, also known as the City of David.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/supporting_terraces.htm">Supporting Terraces</a></b><br>Architectural structures that provided stability and defense to the city, indicating the strategic importance of Jerusalem.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/surrounding_wall.htm">Surrounding Wall</a></b><br>The fortifications that protected Jerusalem from external threats, symbolizing security and divine protection.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_foundations.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Foundations</a></b><br>Just as David fortified Jerusalem, believers are called to strengthen their spiritual lives through prayer, scripture, and community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_delegation.htm">Leadership and Delegation</a></b><br>David's reliance on Joab for the restoration of the city demonstrates the importance of trusting and empowering others in leadership roles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_establishing_his_kingdom.htm">God's Sovereignty in Establishing His Kingdom</a></b><br>The transformation of Jerusalem into the City of David illustrates God's hand in establishing His purposes and plans.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_building_and_restoration.htm">The Role of Community in Building and Restoration</a></b><br>The collective effort in building the city walls serves as a reminder of the power of unity and collaboration in the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/security_in_god's_promises.htm">Security in God's Promises</a></b><br>The fortified walls of Jerusalem symbolize the security and protection found in God's promises to His people.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/joab's_key_bible_achievements_lessons.htm">What are Joab's key achievements and lessons in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_joab's_role_fit_other_timelines.htm">How do we reconcile the role of Joab in 1 Chronicles 11:6 with other biblical narratives that present different leadership structures and timelines?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_2_sam_23_8_and_1_chr_11_11_differ.htm">(2 Samuel 23:8 vs 1 Chronicles 11:11) Why do the records conflict on the number of enemies killed (eight hundred vs three hundred)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_little_evidence_of_david's_conquest.htm">If David actually captured Jerusalem from the Jebusites (5:6-9), why is there little conclusive archaeological data confirming this specific conquest?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">And he built the city round about.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">and he built</span> (or rebuilt or fortified) <span class= "ital">the city all round, from the Millo even unto the</span> (complete) <span class= "ital">round.</span> The Millo was probably a tower or citadel, like the Arx Antonia of later times. According to the chronicler David started from that point, and brought his line of defences round to it again. Samuel has simply, "And David built around, from the Millo, and inward." This seems to mean that he carried his buildings from the fortress towards the interior of the city. Both statements may, of course, be true.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Millo</span>. There is great uncertainty as to the derivation and the meaning of this word. It is probably not really of Hebrew extraction, but of the oldest Canaanitish origin. In the Hebrew it is always used with the article, and would presumably come from the Hebrew root "to fill." Josephus seems to use, as synonymous expression for "<span class="accented">David's wall round Millo</span>," this, viz. "buildings round about the lower city" ('Jud. Ant.,' 3:2, compared with 5; 'Wars,' 6:1, where he identifies those "buildings," etc., with <span class="accented">Acra</span>). As the name of a family, it is mentioned in connection with Shechem, known specially as a place of the Canaanites (<a href="/judges/9-6.htm">Judges 9:6, 20</a>). The Septuagint represents it by the word <span class="greek">ἡ α}κρα</span>. In the remarkable passage, <a href="/2_kings/12-20.htm">2 Kings 12:20</a>, the word "Silla" is even a greater enigma, which, however, may designate the "steps from the city of David" (<a href="/nehemiah/3-15.htm">Nehemiah 3:15</a>), or "the <span class="accented">causeway of going up"</span> to the west of the temple (<a href="/1_chronicles/22-16.htm">1 Chronicles 22:16</a>). The likeliest view of Mille is that it was a very strong point of fortification in the surrounding defences of the hill of Zion (<a href="/1_kings/9-24.htm">1 Kings 9:24</a>; <a href="/1_kings/11-27.htm">1 Kings 11:27</a>). In <a href="/2_chronicles/32-5.htm">2 Chronicles 32:5</a> the otherwise unvarying translation (<span class="greek">ἡ α}κρα</span>) of the Septuagint is superseded by <span class="greek">τὸ ἀνάλημμα</span>, a word itself of doubtful signification. For while some would render it by the word "foundation," Schleusner translates it "height." Grove (in Smith's 'Bible Dictionary,' 2:367) puts it in "the neighbourhood of the Tyropaean valley at the foot of Zion." Some clue may lie in the word "inward," applied to the building by David. Does it imply a covering by edifices of the space, or some portion of it, that lay between Zion and the rest of the city? (See also Keil on Kings, vol. 2:163.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He built up</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּ֤בֶן</span> <span class="translit">(way·yi·ḇen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> </span><span class="str2">To build</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the city</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעִיר֙</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">around it,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִסָּבִ֔יב</span> <span class="translit">(mis·sā·ḇîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circle, neighbour, environs, around</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מִן־</span> <span class="translit">(min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the supporting terraces</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּלּ֖וֹא</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mil·lō·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4407.htm">Strong's 4407: </a> </span><span class="str2">Millo -- a rampart, the citadel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַד־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the surrounding wall,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַסָּבִ֑יב</span> <span class="translit">(has·sā·ḇîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circle, neighbour, environs, around</span><br /><br /><span class="word">while Joab</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיוֹאָ֕ב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yō·w·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">restored</span><br /><span class="heb">יְחַיֶּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḥay·yeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2421.htm">Strong's 2421: </a> </span><span class="str2">To live, to revive</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the rest</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁאָ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(šə·’ār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7605.htm">Strong's 7605: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rest, residue, remnant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the city.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעִֽיר׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">1 Chronicles 11:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">1 Chronicles 11:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">1 Chronicles 11:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">1 Chronicles 11:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">1 Chronicles 11:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">1 Chronicles 11:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">1 Chronicles 11:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">1 Chronicles 11:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">1 Chronicles 11:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">1 Chronicles 11:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 11:8 He built the city all around (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>