2 Samuel 5:9

So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 5:9

BSB
So David took up residence in the fortress and called it the City of David. He built it up all the way around, from the supporting terraces inward.
AKJV
So David dwelled in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.
CPDV
Then David lived in the stronghold, and he called it: the City of David. And he built it up on all sides, from Millo and inward.
ERV
And David dwelt in the strong hold, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.
NHEB
David lived in the stronghold, and called it the City of David. And he built a city all around from the Millo and inward.
SMT
And David will dwell in the fastness, and he will call it the city of David. And David will build round about from Millo and its house.

Commentary for 2 Samuel 5:9

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Overview of 2 Samuel 5:9
Summary
David establishes capital city infrastructure
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Capital fortifications constructed
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative