5
The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, "You will not come in here." Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion, now the city of David.
6
David had said, "Whoever attacks the Jebusites first shall be chief and commander." And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became chief.
7
David resided in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.
8
He built the city all around, from the Millo in complete circuit; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.
9
And David became greater and greater, for the Lord of hosts was with him.
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