And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.
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Verse 7 is found in chapter 11 of 1 Chronicles. David conquers Jerusalem and establishes the City of David. Joab plays a decisive role in capturing the fortress and later becomes military commander. Jerusalem gains central importance because it will become both the political capital and, later, the center of worship organized around the temple.
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Compare 1 Chronicles 11:7 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
David aber wohnte auf der Burg; daher heißt man sie Davids Stadt.
Y David habitó en la fortaleza, y por esto le llamaron la ciudad de David.
David se estableció en la fortaleza; por eso la llamaron Ciudad de David.
David s'établit dans la forteresse; c'est pourquoi on l'appela cité de David.
E Davide abitò in quella fortezza; e perciò ella fu chiamata: La Città di Davide.
E Davi habitou na fortaleza; por isso foi chamada a cidade de Davi.
大衛 住在堡壘裏,所以那堡壘叫作 大衛城 。
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