And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.
And David dwelleth in the fortress, therefore they have called it, `City of David;'
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
1 Chronicles — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
F I R S T C H R O N I C L E S CHAP. XI. In this chapter is repeated, I. The elevation of David to the throne, immediately upon the death of Saul, by common consent, ver. 1-3 . II. His gaining the castle of Zion out…