Jerusalem Is the Capital City
4 Then David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there. 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). 6 Now David had said, "Whoever is first to 11:6 Lit strikekill a Jebusite shall be chief and commander." Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became chief. 7 Then David lived in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David. 8 He 11:8 Or fortifiedbuilt the city all around, from the 11:8 I.e., terraced structureMillo to the surrounding area; and Joab 11:8 Lit revivedrepaired the rest of the city. 9 And David became greater and greater, for the Lord of armies was with him.