5
The inhabitants of Y'vus taunted David by saying, "You won't get in here!" Nevertheless, David captured the stronghold of Tziyon, also known now as the City of David.
6
David said, "Whoever attacks the Y'vusi first will be commander-in-chief." Yo'av the son of Tz'ruyah attacked first and was made commander.
7
David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it the City of David.
8
David built up the city around it, starting at the Millo [earth rampart] and going on around; while Yo'av repaired the rest of the city.
9
David grew greater and greater, because ADONAI-Tzva'ot was with him.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.