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1 Chronicles 11:4-8

1 Chronicles 11:4

Then David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there.

1 Chronicles 11:5

The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You shall not enter here.” Nevertheless David took the mountain stronghold of Zion (that is, the city of David).

1 Chronicles 11:6

Now David had said, “Whoever is first to kill a Jebusite shall be chief and commander.” Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became chief.

1 Chronicles 11:7

Then David lived in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.

1 Chronicles 11:8

He built the city all around, from the Millo to the surrounding area; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.