1 Chronicles 11:7

7 David then took up residence in the fortress, and so it was called the City of David.

1 Chronicles 11:7 in Other Translations

KJV
7 And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.
ESV
7 And David lived in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.
NLT
7 David made the fortress his home, and that is why it is called the City of David.
MSG
7 David took up residence in the fortress city; that's how it got its name, "City of David."
CSB
7 Then David took up residence in the stronghold; therefore, it was called the city of David.

1 Chronicles 11:7 In-Context

5 said to David, “You will not get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion—which is the City of David.
6 David had said, “Whoever leads the attack on the Jebusites will become commander-in-chief.” Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and so he received the command.
7 David then took up residence in the fortress, and so it was called the City of David.
8 He built up the city around it, from the terraces to the surrounding wall, while Joab restored the rest of the city.
9 And David became more and more powerful, because the LORD Almighty was with him.
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