1 Chronicles 11:6

6 David said, “Whoever strikes the Jebusites first ¹shall be chief and commander. ” And Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became chief.

1 Chronicles 11:6 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 11:6

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 11:1)

1 Chronicles 11:6 In-Context

4 And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, that is, Jebus, where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land.

5 The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You will not come in here. ” Nevertheless, David took the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David.

6 David said, “Whoever strikes the Jebusites first shall be chief and commander. ” And Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became chief.

7 And David lived in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.

8 And he built the city all around from the Millo in complete circuit, and Joab repaired the rest of the city.

Cross References

• 1. 11:6 2 Sam. 8:16