6. David said, “Whoever strikes the Jebusites first shall be made chief and captain.” Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was the first to attack; and so he became chief.
7. David took up residence in the fortress, which therefore was called the City of David.
8. He built up the city on all sides, from the Millo all the way around, while Joab restored the rest of the city.
9. David became ever more powerful, for the Lord of hosts was with him.
10. These were David’s chief warriors who, together with all Israel, supported him in his reign in order to make him king, according to the Lord’s word concerning Israel.
11. Here is the list of David’s warriors:Ishbaal, the son of Hachamoni, chief of the Three. He brandished his spear over three hundred, whom he had slain in a single encounter.
12. Next to him was Eleazar, the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the Three warriors.