1 Chronicles 11:4-9

David Captures Jerusalem

4 Then David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (^athat is, Jebus); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there. 5 Then the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You shall not come in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion, that is, the city of David. 6 And David said, “Whoever strikes down a Jebusite first shall be chief and commander.” ^aJoab the son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became chief. 7 Then David lived in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David. 8 And he ¹built the city all around, from the ²Millo even to the surrounding area; and Joab ³repaired the rest of the city. 9 ^aAnd David became greater and greater, and Yahweh of hosts was with him.