1 Chronicles 11:8

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.

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 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.

10 These are David's chief warriors, who, under his rulership, joined forces with him and with all Isra'el to make him king, as ADONAI had said concerning Isra'el;