1 Chronicles 11:8

8 And he built the city round about from the Millo in complete circuit; and Jo'ab 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 shall smite the Jeb'usites first shall be chief and commander." And Jo'ab the son of Zeru'iah went up first, so he became chief.

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

8 And he built the city round about from the Millo in complete circuit; and Jo'ab repaired the rest of the city.

9 And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of hosts was with him.

10 Now these are the chiefs of David's mighty men, who gave him strong support in his kingdom, together with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.