Chronicles I 11:7

7 And David dwelt in the strong hold; therefore he called it the city of David.

Chronicles I 11:7 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 11:7

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 11:1)

Chronicles I 11:7 In-Context

5 Thou shalt not enter in hither. But he took the strong hold of Sion: this the city of David.

6 And David said, Whoever first smites the Jebusite, even he shall be chief and captain. And Joab the son of Saruia went up first, and became chief.

7 And David dwelt in the strong hold; therefore he called it the city of David.

8 And he fortified the city round about.

9 And David continued to increase, and the Lord Almighty with him.