So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David. Cross References 1 Chronicles 11:6 Now David had said, "Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander." And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief. 1 Chronicles 11:8 He built up the city around it, from the supporting terraces to the surrounding wall, while Joab restored the rest of the city. Treasury of Scripture And David dwelled in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David. David dwelt Psalm 2:6 the city of David 1 Chronicles 11:5 2 Samuel 5:7 |