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therefore it was called the city of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the City of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then David lived in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then David lived in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then David lived in the stronghold; so it was called the City of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then David took up residence in the stronghold; therefore, it was called the city of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then David took up residence in the stronghold; therefore, it was called the city of David. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Later, David moved to the fortress--that's why it's called the City of David. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And David dwelt in the strong hold; therefore they called it the city of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />David lived in the fortress, so it was called the City of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Because David went to live in the fortress, it came to be called "David's City." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />David occupied the fortress, so it was named the City of David after him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />David lived in the fortress; for this reason it is called the City of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it the City of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it, The city of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it David’s 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 David dwells in the fortress, therefore they have called it the City of David;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And David dwelleth in the fortress, therefore they have called it, 'City of David;'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And David dwelt in the castle; for this they called to it the city of David.<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 David dwelt in the castle, and therefore it was called the city of David. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then David lived in the stronghold, and for this reason it was called the City of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />David took up residence in the fortress, which therefore was called the City of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />David resided in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.<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 dwelt in the city of Zion; therefore they called it the city of David.<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 dwelt in the towns of Zion, because of this, they were calling them the towns of David.<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 David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And David dwelt in the strong hold; therefore he called it the city of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/11-7.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=3332" 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">6</span>Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">So David</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: way·yê·šeḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">took up residence</a> <a href="/hebrew/4679.htm" title="4679: bam·ṣāḏ (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Fastness, a stronghold. Or mtsad; or mtsadah; from tsuwd; a fastness.">in the fortress;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">that is why</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: qā·rə·’ū- (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">it was called</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘îr (N-fsc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the City</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>He built up the city around it, from the supporting terraces to the surrounding wall, while Joab restored the rest of the city.…<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="/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_chronicles/11-4.htm">1 Chronicles 11:4-6</a></span><br />Then David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus), where the Jebusites inhabited the land. / The people of Jebus said to David, “You will never get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). / Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/14-1.htm">1 Chronicles 14:1-2</a></span><br />Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters, to build a palace for him. / And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had highly exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">1 Chronicles 15:1</a></span><br />David constructed buildings for himself in the City of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/17-1.htm">1 Chronicles 17:1</a></span><br />After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-26.htm">1 Chronicles 29:26-28</a></span><br />David son of Jesse was king over all Israel. / The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. / He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-6.htm">2 Chronicles 6:6</a></span><br />But now I have chosen Jerusalem for My Name to be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/2-6.htm">Psalm 2:6</a></span><br />“I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/48-1.htm">Psalm 48:1-2</a></span><br />A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain. / Beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/132-13.htm">Psalm 132:13-14</a></span><br />For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: / “This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-3.htm">Isaiah 2:3</a></span><br />And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a></span><br />Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-17.htm">Jeremiah 33:17</a></span><br />For this is what the LORD says: David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And David dwelled in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.</p><p class="hdg">David dwelt</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-6.htm">Psalm 2:6</a></b></br> Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.</p><p class="hdg">the city of David </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-5.htm">1 Chronicles 11:5</a></b></br> And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come hither. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which <i>is</i> the city of David.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/5-7.htm">2 Samuel 5:7</a></b></br> Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same <i>is</i> the city of David.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/11-5.htm">Castle</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-5.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-6.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-36.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-7.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-5.htm">Fortress</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-43.htm">Living-Place</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-9.htm">Residence</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-5.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-5.htm">Stronghold</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-8.htm">Tower</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/1-1.htm">Castle</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-9.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-6.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-1.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-16.htm">Fortress</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-4.htm">Living-Place</a> <a href="/esther/2-16.htm">Residence</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-16.htm">Stronghold</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-24.htm">Tower</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">David Becomes King over All Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-4.htm">Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">David's Mighty Men</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So David took up residence in the fortress;</b><br>David's decision to reside in the fortress marks a significant moment in his kingship. The fortress, known as the stronghold of Zion, was a strategic military location that David captured from the Jebusites (<a href="/2_samuel/5-6.htm">2 Samuel 5:6-9</a>). This act symbolized the unification of the tribes of Israel under David's rule. The fortress provided a defensible position, crucial for establishing a secure capital. This move also fulfilled God's promise to David of establishing his kingdom (<a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a>). The fortress represents a type of Christ as a stronghold and refuge for believers (<a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>).<p><b>that is why it was called the City of David.</b><br>The naming of the fortress as the City of David signifies David's establishment of Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel. This city would later become the site of Solomon's Temple, central to Jewish worship. The City of David is a term that underscores David's legacy and God's covenant with him, promising that his lineage would endure forever (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-13</a>). Jerusalem's significance is further highlighted in prophecy, as it is often associated with the coming of the Messiah and the establishment of God's eternal kingdom (<a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-4</a>, <a href="/revelation/21-2.htm">Revelation 21:2</a>). The City of David serves as a foreshadowing of the New Jerusalem, where Christ will reign eternally.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, David is anointed king over Israel and establishes his rule by taking up residence in the fortress, which becomes known as the City of David. His leadership and military prowess are highlighted throughout 1 Chronicles.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_fortress.htm">The Fortress</a></b><br>This refers to the stronghold of Zion, a fortified area within Jerusalem. It symbolizes strength and security, serving as David's base of operations and the political center of his kingdom.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/city_of_david.htm">City of David</a></b><br>This is the name given to the fortress after David establishes his residence there. It signifies David's authority and the establishment of Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_a_strong_foundation.htm">The Importance of a Strong Foundation</a></b><br>Just as David established his kingdom on a stronghold, Christians are called to build their lives on the firm foundation of Christ. Reflect on the areas of your life that need strengthening through faith and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a></b><br>David's rise to power and establishment in Jerusalem was part of God's divine plan. Trust in God's sovereignty in your life, especially in leadership roles or when making significant decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_spiritual_centers.htm">The Significance of Spiritual Centers</a></b><br>Jerusalem became the spiritual heart of Israel. Consider the importance of having a spiritual center in your life, such as regular worship, prayer, and community, to maintain a strong relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_identity.htm">Legacy and Identity</a></b><br>The City of David became a lasting legacy of David's reign. Reflect on the legacy you are building through your actions and faith. How will you be remembered in your community and family?<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/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_17_and_2_sam_7.htm">How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_david's_temple_ban_reason_given.htm">Why does God forbid David from building the temple in 1 Chronicles 22:8 but never give that explicit reason in the parallel accounts (e.g., 2 Samuel 7)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_david's_capture_of_jerusalem_credible.htm">In 1 Chronicles 11:4-5, how credible is the account of David capturing Jerusalem from the Jebusites, given limited archaeological evidence of such a siege?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/contradictions_in_1_samuel_4_on_eli's_sons.htm">Are there any contradictions between 1 Samuel 4 and other biblical accounts regarding the fate of Eli's sons or the Ark's movements?</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>(7) <span class= "bld">Castle.</span>--<span class= "ital">Stronghold, fastness.</span> (Comp. <a href="/2_samuel/5-7.htm" title="Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.">2Samuel 5:7</a>.) In <a href="/1_chronicles/11-5.htm" title="And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, You shall not come here. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David.">1Chronicles 11:5</a> the form is <span class= "ital">mec-d?h,</span> here it is the rare masculine form, <span class= "ital">mec?d:</span> comp. Ar. <span class= "ital">macad, cacumen montis.</span><p><span class= "bld">They called it.</span>--Samuel (Hebrew), "one called it;" both in a general sense.<p><span class= "bld">City.</span>--Comp. Greek, <span class= "ital">polis</span> = acropolis.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/11-7.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">So David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֖יד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">took up residence</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֥שֶׁב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·šeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the fortress;</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּמְצָ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(bam·ṣāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4679.htm">Strong's 4679: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fastness, a stronghold</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that is why</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it was called</span><br /><span class="heb">קָרְאוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(qā·rə·’ū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the City</span><br /><span class="heb">עִ֥יר</span> <span class="translit">(‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<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">of David.</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִֽיד׃</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/11-7.htm">1 Chronicles 11:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11-7.htm">1 Chronicles 11:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11-7.htm">1 Chronicles 11:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11-7.htm">1 Chronicles 11:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11-7.htm">1 Chronicles 11:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/11-7.htm">1 Chronicles 11:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/11-7.htm">1 Chronicles 11:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/11-7.htm">1 Chronicles 11:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/11-7.htm">1 Chronicles 11:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/11-7.htm">1 Chronicles 11:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/11-7.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 11:7 David lived in the stronghold (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:8" /></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>