The City of David
4 And David and all Israel 2 Sam. 5:6went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus, Josh. 15:8, 63; Judg. 1:21; 19:10, 11where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land. 5 But the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, "You shall not come in here!" Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion (that is, the City of David). 6 Now David said, "Whoever attacks the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain." And Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and became chief. 7 Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the City of David. 8 And he built the city around it, from the Millo to the surrounding area. Joab repaired the rest of the city. 9 So David 2 Sam. 3:1went on and became great, and the Lord of hosts was with 1 Sam. 16:18him.