1 Chronicles 11:8

8 And he built the city round about, even from the Millo round about; and Joab renewed the rest of the city.

1 Chronicles 11:8 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 11:8

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 11:1)

1 Chronicles 11:8 In-Context

6 And David said, Whoever smites the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. And Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief.
7 And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
8 And he built the city round about, even from the Millo round about; and Joab renewed the rest of the city.
9 And David became continually greater; and Jehovah of hosts was with him.
10 And these are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who shewed themselves valiant with him in his kingdom, with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of Jehovah concerning Israel.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. The rampart or citadel.
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