Treasury of Scripture Knowledge And David dwelt in the castle, and therefore it was called the city of David, David dwelt Psalm 2:6 But I am appointed king by him over Sion, his holy mountain, preaching his commandment. the city of David 1 Chronicles 11:5 And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David: Thou shalt not come in here. But David took the castle of Sion, which is the city of David. 2 Samuel 5:7 But David took the castle of Sion, the same is the city of David. Context David Conquers Jerusalem…6And he said: Whosoever shall first strike the Jebusites, shall be the head and chief captain. And Joab the son of Sarvia went up first, and was made the general. 7And David dwelt in the castle, and therefore it was called the city of David,8And he built the city round about from Mello all round, and Joab built the rest of the city.… Cross References 1 Chronicles 11:6 And he said: Whosoever shall first strike the Jebusites, shall be the head and chief captain. And Joab the son of Sarvia went up first, and was made the general. 1 Chronicles 11:8 And he built the city round about from Mello all round, and Joab built the rest of the city. Lexicon So Davidדָּוִ֖יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse took up residence וַיֵּ֥שֶׁב (way·yê·šeḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in the fortress; בַּמְצָ֑ד (bam·ṣāḏ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 4679: Fastness, a stronghold that is why עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's Hebrew 5921: Above, over, upon, against it was called קָרְאוּ־ (qā·rə·’ū-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's Hebrew 7121: To call, proclaim, read the City עִ֥יר (‘îr) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 5892: Excitement of David. דָּוִֽיד׃ (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse Additional Translations So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.And David dwelled in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David. And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David. And David dwelt in the strong hold; therefore he called it the city of David. And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David. And David dwelt in the strong hold; therefore they called it the city of David. And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it, The city of David. David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David. And David dwelleth in the fortress, therefore they have called it, 'City of David;' Jump to Previous Castle City David Dwelleth Dwelt Fortress Living-Place Residence Strong Stronghold TowerJump to Next Castle City David Dwelleth Dwelt Fortress Living-Place Residence Strong Stronghold TowerExternal Links 1 Chronicles 11:7 NIV1 Chronicles 11:7 NLT 1 Chronicles 11:7 ESV 1 Chronicles 11:7 NASB 1 Chronicles 11:7 ASV 1 Chronicles 11:7 Bible Apps 1 Chronicles 11:7 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 11:7 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 11:7 French Bible 1 Chronicles 11:7 German Bible Alphabetical: and called City David dwelt fortress in it of residence so stronghold the then therefore took up was OT History: 1 Chronicles 11:7 David lived in the stronghold (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |