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the Week of Proper 12 / Ordinary 17
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1 Chronicles 11:7
Then David took up residence in the stronghold; therefore, it was called the city of David.
David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.
And David lived in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.
Then David made his home in the strong, walled city, which is why it was named the City of David.
David lived in the fortress; for this reason it is called the City of David.
Then David lived in the stronghold; so it was called the City of David.
Then David lived in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.
David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
And Dauid dwelt in the tower: therefore they called it the citie of Dauid.
Then David lived in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.
So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.
Later, David moved to the fortress—that's why it's called the City of David.
David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it the City of David.
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
Then David made his home in the fortress. That is why it is named the City of David.
And David dwelt in the city of Zion; therefore they called it the city of David.
Because David went to live in the fortress, it came to be called "David's City."
And David lived in the fortress. Therefore they called it the city of David.
And David lived in the fortress; on this account they called it the City of David.
So Dauid dwelt in ye castell, therfore was it called ye cite of Dauid.
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
And David took the strong tower for his living-place, so it was named the town of David.
And Dauid dwelt in the castell [Sion] and therefore they called it the citie of Dauid.
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
And Dauid dwelt in the castell: therefore they called it the citie of Dauid.
And David dwelt in the strong hold; therefore he called it the city of David.
And David dwelt in the strong hold; therefore they called it the city of David.
Sotheli Dauid dwellide in the hiy tour, and therfor it was clepid the cytee of Dauid;
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it, The city of David.
Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the City of David.
David made the fortress his home, and that is why it is called the City of David.
Then David lived in the strong-place. So it was called the city of David.
David resided in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.
And David dwelt in the citadel, - for this cause, did they call it, The City of David.
And David dwelt in the castle, and therefore it was called the city of David,
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.
And David dwelleth in the fortress, therefore they have called it, `City of David;'
And David dwells in the fortress, therefore they have called it the City of David;
David took up residence in the fortress city; that's how it got its name, "City of David." David fortified the city all the way around, both the outer bulwarks (the Millo) and the outside wall. Joab rebuilt the city gates. David's stride became longer, his embrace larger—yes, God -of-the-Angel-Armies was with him!
Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Then David took up residence in the stronghold; therefore, it was called the city of David.
Then David took up residence in the stronghold; therefore, it was called the city of David.
Hebrew Names Version
David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
King James Version
And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.
And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.
English Standard Version
And David lived in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.
And David lived in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.
New Century Version
Then David made his home in the strong, walled city, which is why it was named the City of David.
Then David made his home in the strong, walled city, which is why it was named the City of David.
New English Translation
David lived in the fortress; for this reason it is called the City of David.
David lived in the fortress; for this reason it is called the City of David.
Amplified Bible
Then David lived in the stronghold; so it was called the City of David.
Then David lived in the stronghold; so it was called the City of David.
New American Standard Bible
Then David lived in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.
Then David lived in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.
World English Bible
David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And Dauid dwelt in the tower: therefore they called it the citie of Dauid.
And Dauid dwelt in the tower: therefore they called it the citie of Dauid.
Legacy Standard Bible
Then David lived in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.
Then David lived in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.
Berean Standard Bible
So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.
So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.
Contemporary English Version
Later, David moved to the fortress—that's why it's called the City of David.
Later, David moved to the fortress—that's why it's called the City of David.
Complete Jewish Bible
David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it the City of David.
David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it the City of David.
Darby Translation
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
Easy-to-Read Version
Then David made his home in the fortress. That is why it is named the City of David.
Then David made his home in the fortress. That is why it is named the City of David.
George Lamsa Translation
And David dwelt in the city of Zion; therefore they called it the city of David.
And David dwelt in the city of Zion; therefore they called it the city of David.
Good News Translation
Because David went to live in the fortress, it came to be called "David's City."
Because David went to live in the fortress, it came to be called "David's City."
Lexham English Bible
And David lived in the fortress. Therefore they called it the city of David.
And David lived in the fortress. Therefore they called it the city of David.
Literal Translation
And David lived in the fortress; on this account they called it the City of David.
And David lived in the fortress; on this account they called it the City of David.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
So Dauid dwelt in ye castell, therfore was it called ye cite of Dauid.
So Dauid dwelt in ye castell, therfore was it called ye cite of Dauid.
American Standard Version
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
Bible in Basic English
And David took the strong tower for his living-place, so it was named the town of David.
And David took the strong tower for his living-place, so it was named the town of David.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Dauid dwelt in the castell [Sion] and therefore they called it the citie of Dauid.
And Dauid dwelt in the castell [Sion] and therefore they called it the citie of Dauid.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
King James Version (1611)
And Dauid dwelt in the castell: therefore they called it the citie of Dauid.
And Dauid dwelt in the castell: therefore they called it the citie of Dauid.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And David dwelt in the strong hold; therefore he called it the city of David.
And David dwelt in the strong hold; therefore he called it the city of David.
English Revised Version
And David dwelt in the strong hold; therefore they called it the city of David.
And David dwelt in the strong hold; therefore they called it the city of David.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Sotheli Dauid dwellide in the hiy tour, and therfor it was clepid the cytee of Dauid;
Sotheli Dauid dwellide in the hiy tour, and therfor it was clepid the cytee of Dauid;
Update Bible Version
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
Webster's Bible Translation
And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it, The city of David.
And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it, The city of David.
New King James Version
Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the City of David.
Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the City of David.
New Living Translation
David made the fortress his home, and that is why it is called the City of David.
David made the fortress his home, and that is why it is called the City of David.
New Life Bible
Then David lived in the strong-place. So it was called the city of David.
Then David lived in the strong-place. So it was called the city of David.
New Revised Standard
David resided in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.
David resided in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And David dwelt in the citadel, - for this cause, did they call it, The City of David.
And David dwelt in the citadel, - for this cause, did they call it, The City of David.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And David dwelt in the castle, and therefore it was called the city of David,
And David dwelt in the castle, and therefore it was called the city of David,
Revised Standard Version
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.
Young's Literal Translation
And David dwelleth in the fortress, therefore they have called it, `City of David;'
And David dwelleth in the fortress, therefore they have called it, `City of David;'
THE MESSAGE
David took up residence in the fortress city; that's how it got its name, "City of David." David fortified the city all the way around, both the outer bulwarks (the Millo) and the outside wall. Joab rebuilt the city gates. David's stride became longer, his embrace larger—yes, God -of-the-Angel-Armies was with him!
David took up residence in the fortress city; that's how it got its name, "City of David." David fortified the city all the way around, both the outer bulwarks (the Millo) and the outside wall. Joab rebuilt the city gates. David's stride became longer, his embrace larger—yes, God -of-the-Angel-Armies was with him!
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.
Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.
Contextual Overview
1All Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. 1 Then all Yisra'el gathered themselves to David to Hevron, saying, Behold, we are your bone and your flesh. 1 Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh. 1 Then all Israel gathered together to David at Hebron and said, "Behold, we are your bone and flesh. 1 Then the people of Israel came to David at the town of Hebron and said, "Look, we are your own family. 1 All Israel joined David at Hebron and said, "Look, we are your very flesh and blood! 1Then all Israel gathered to David at Hebron, saying, "Behold, we are your bone and your flesh. 1 Then all Israel gathered to David at Hebron and said, "Behold, we are your bone and your flesh. 1 Then all Israel gathered themselves to David to Hebron, saying, Behold, we are your bone and your flesh. 1 Then all Israel gathered themselues to Dauid vnto Hebron, saying, Beholde, we are thy bones and thy flesh.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
David dwelt: Psalms 2:6
the city of David: that is, Zion, 1 Chronicles 11:5, 2 Samuel 5:7
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 2:10 - the city 1 Kings 3:1 - the city 1 Kings 8:1 - out of the city Psalms 65:1 - in Sion
Cross-References
Genesis 1:26
God said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the sky, and over the cattle, and over all the eretz, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the eretz."
God said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the sky, and over the cattle, and over all the eretz, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the eretz."
Genesis 1:26
And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
Genesis 1:26
And God said, "Let us make humankind in our image and according to our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of heaven, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every moving thing that moves upon the earth."
And God said, "Let us make humankind in our image and according to our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of heaven, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every moving thing that moves upon the earth."
Genesis 1:26
Then God said, "Let us make human beings in our image and likeness. And let them rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the tame animals, over all the earth, and over all the small crawling animals on the earth."
Then God said, "Let us make human beings in our image and likeness. And let them rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the tame animals, over all the earth, and over all the small crawling animals on the earth."
Genesis 1:26
Then God said, "Let us make humankind in our image, after our likeness, so they may rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move on the earth."
Then God said, "Let us make humankind in our image, after our likeness, so they may rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move on the earth."
Genesis 1:26
Then God said, "Let Us (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) make man in Our image, according to Our likeness [not physical, but a spiritual personality and moral likeness]; and let them have complete authority over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the cattle, and over the entire earth, and over everything that creeps and crawls on the earth."
Then God said, "Let Us (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) make man in Our image, according to Our likeness [not physical, but a spiritual personality and moral likeness]; and let them have complete authority over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the cattle, and over the entire earth, and over everything that creeps and crawls on the earth."
Genesis 1:26
Then God said, "Let Us make mankind in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the livestock and over all the earth, and over every crawling thing that crawls on the earth."
Then God said, "Let Us make mankind in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the livestock and over all the earth, and over every crawling thing that crawls on the earth."
Genesis 1:26
Furthermore God said, Let vs make man in our image according to our likenes, and let them rule ouer the fish of the sea, and ouer the foule of the heauen, and ouer the beastes, and ouer all the earth, and ouer euery thing that creepeth and moueth on the earth.
Furthermore God said, Let vs make man in our image according to our likenes, and let them rule ouer the fish of the sea, and ouer the foule of the heauen, and ouer the beastes, and ouer all the earth, and ouer euery thing that creepeth and moueth on the earth.
Genesis 1:26
Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness, so that they will have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth."
Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness, so that they will have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth."
Genesis 1:26
God said, "Now we will make humans, and they will be like us. We will let them rule the fish, the birds, and all other living creatures."
God said, "Now we will make humans, and they will be like us. We will let them rule the fish, the birds, and all other living creatures."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
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Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The narrative here given fills out a manifest defect in 2 Samuel 5:8 where something has evidently dropped out of the text.
The prowess of Joab on this occasion, and the part which he took in the building of the city of David 1 Chronicles 11:8, are known to us only from this passage of Chronicles.
