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1 Chronicles 11:5-10 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

5. And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You will not enter here.” But David captured the stronghold of Zion; that is, the city of David.

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

7. And David lived in the fortress. Therefore they called it the city of David.

8. And he built the city all around from the Millo and up to the circuit. And Joab restored the remainder of the city.

9. And David became greater and greater. And Yahweh of hosts was with him.

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

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