1 Chronicles 11:6

6 Now David had said, "Whoever strikes down a Jebusite first shall be chief and commander." ¹Joab 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 Then David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus ); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there.

5 The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, "You shall not enter here." Nevertheless David captured the stronghold of Zion (that is, the city of David ).

6 Now David had said, "Whoever strikes down a Jebusite first shall be chief and commander." Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became chief.

7 Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.

8 He built the city all around, from the Millo even to the surrounding area; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.

Cross References

• 1. 2 Samuel 8:16