4 Js 15.63;Jg 1.21.Jerusalem was called Jebus at the time, and David led Israel’s army to attack the town. 5 The Jebusites said, "You won’t be able to get in here!" But David captured the fortress of Mount Zion, which is now called the City of David.
6 David had told his troops, "The first soldier to kill a Jebusite will become my army commander." And since Joab son of Zeruiah attacked first, he became commander.
7 Later, David moved to the fortress—that’s why it’s called the City of David. 8 He had the city rebuilt, starting at the landfill on the east side.11.8 the landfill on the east side: The Hebrew text has "the Millo," which probably refers to a landfill to strengthen and extend the hill where the city was built. Meanwhile, Joab supervised the repairs to the rest of the city.
9 David became a great and strong ruler, because the Lord All-Powerful was on his side.