1 Chronicles 11:4
1 Chronicles 11:4 in Multiple Translations
Then David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus), where the Jebusites inhabited the land.
¶ And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus; where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land.
And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (the same is Jebus); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there.
Then David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (which is Jebus); and the Jebusites, the people of the land, were there.
Then David and all the Israelites went to Jerusalem (formerly known as Jebus) where the Jebusites lived.
And Dauid and all Israel went to Ierusalem, which is Iebus, where were the Iebusites, the inhabitants of the land.
And David goeth, and all Israel, to Jerusalem — it [is] Jebus — and there the Jebusite, the inhabitants of the land.
David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (also called Jebus); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there.
And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus; where the Jebusites were , the inhabitants of the land.
And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus, where the Jebusites were the inhabitants of the land.
David and all the Israeli soldiers [SYN] went to Jerusalem. At that time, Jerusalem was called Jebus, and the people who lived there were the Jebus people-group.
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1 Chronicles 11:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֵּ֨לֶךְ
דָּוִ֧יד
וְ/כָל
יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
הִ֣יא
יְב֑וּס
וְ/שָׁם֙
הַ/יְבוּסִ֔י
יֹשְׁבֵ֖י
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
וַ/יֵּ֨לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
דָּוִ֧יד
Dâvid
H1732
David
N-proper
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
N-proper
הִ֣יא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
יְב֑וּס
Yᵉbûwç
H2982
Jebus
N-proper
וְ/שָׁם֙
shâm
H8033
there
Conj | Adv
הַ/יְבוּסִ֔י
Yᵉbûwçîy
H2983
Jebus
Art | Ngmsa
יֹשְׁבֵ֖י
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 11:4
וַ/יֵּ֨לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
דָּוִ֧יד
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
הִ֣יא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
יְב֑וּס
Yᵉbûwç
H2982
"Jebus"
N-proper
Jebus is the original name of Jerusalem, meaning 'threshing place'. It's an early name for the city, which was home to the Jebusites. The KJV translates it as 'Jebus'.
Definition: Jebus = "threshing place" an early name for Jerusalem, the city of the Jebusites; also 'Jebusi' Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Jebus. See also: Judges 19:10; 1 Chronicles 11:4; 1 Chronicles 11:5.
וְ/שָׁם֙
shâm
H8033
"there"
Conj | Adv
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
הַ/יְבוּסִ֔י
Yᵉbûwçîy
H2983
"Jebus"
Art | Ngmsa
A Jebusite is a person who lives in Jebus, the early name for Jerusalem. They are descendants of Jebus, a son of Canaan. The KJV translates it as 'Jebusite'.
Definition: Jebusite = "descendants of Jebus" descendants of the 3rd son of Canaan who lived in or around the site of Jebus, the early name for Jerusalem Another spelling of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Jebusite(-s). See also: Genesis 10:16; Joshua 24:11; Zechariah 9:7.
יֹשְׁבֵ֖י
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 11:4
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 11:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 11:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:4
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:4
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 11:4
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 11:4
Context — David Conquers Jerusalem
2Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’”
3So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel.
4Then David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus), where the Jebusites inhabited the land.
5The people of Jebus said to David, “You will never get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). 6Now 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.Cross References
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| 1 | Judges 1:21 | The Benjamites, however, failed to drive out the Jebusites living in Jerusalem. So to this day the Jebusites live there among the Benjamites. |
| 2 | Genesis 15:21 | Amorites, Canaanites, Girgashites, and Jebusites.” |
| 3 | Joshua 15:8 | From there the border went up the Valley of Hinnom along the southern slope of the Jebusites (that is, Jerusalem) and ascended to the top of the hill that faces the Valley of Hinnom on the west, at the northern end of the Valley of Rephaim. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 11:5 | The people of Jebus said to David, “You will never get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). |
| 5 | Joshua 15:63 | But the descendants of Judah could not drive out the Jebusites living in Jerusalem. So to this day the Jebusites live there among the descendants of Judah. |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 5:6–10 | Now the king and his men marched to Jerusalem against the Jebusites who inhabited the land. The Jebusites said to David: “You will never get in here. Even the blind and lame can repel you.” For they thought, “David cannot get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). On that day he said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites must use the water shaft to reach the lame and blind who are despised by David. ” That is why it is said, “The blind and the lame will never enter the palace.” 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. And David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of Hosts was with him. |
| 7 | Exodus 3:17 | And I have promised to bring you up out of your affliction in Egypt, into the land of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites—a land flowing with milk and honey.’ |
| 8 | Genesis 10:16 | the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites, |
| 9 | Judges 19:10–12 | But the man was unwilling to spend the night. He got up and departed, and arrived opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), with his two saddled donkeys and his concubine. When they were near Jebus and the day was almost gone, the servant said to his master, “Please, let us stop at this Jebusite city and spend the night here.” But his master replied, “We will not turn aside to the city of foreigners, where there are no Israelites. We will go on to Gibeah.” |
| 10 | Joshua 18:28 | Zelah, Haeleph, Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath-jearim —fourteen cities, along with their villages. This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin. |
1 Chronicles 11:4 Summary
This verse tells us that David and the Israelites marched to Jerusalem, which was a city inhabited by the Jebusites, to capture it and establish David's kingdom. David had been anointed as king by God, as seen in 1 Samuel 16:13, and he trusted in God's sovereignty to help him overcome the Jebusites. Just like David, we can trust in God's power and sovereignty to help us overcome the challenges we face in our lives, as mentioned in Psalm 23:4 and Isaiah 41:10. By trusting in God, we can be a part of establishing His kingdom on earth, just like David was a part of establishing God's kingdom in Israel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did David and the Israelites march to Jerusalem?
David and the Israelites marched to Jerusalem because it was a strategic location and the LORD had anointed David as king over Israel, as stated in 1 Chronicles 11:3 and 1 Samuel 16:13. Jerusalem was also the place where the Jebusites inhabited the land, and David needed to capture it to establish his kingdom.
Who were the Jebusites and why were they living in Jerusalem?
The Jebusites were one of the Canaanite tribes that lived in the land of Canaan, as mentioned in Exodus 3:8 and Joshua 3:10. They had been living in Jerusalem, which was also known as Jebus, and David needed to defeat them to capture the city.
What is the significance of Jerusalem in the Bible?
Jerusalem is a significant city in the Bible, as it is the place where God chose to establish His name, as stated in 1 Kings 11:36 and 2 Chronicles 12:13. It is also the city where Jesus Christ will return to reign as King, as mentioned in Zechariah 14:4 and Revelation 20:4-6.
How does this verse relate to the overall story of David's life?
This verse is significant in the story of David's life because it marks the beginning of his reign as king over Israel, as prophesied in 1 Samuel 16:1-13. It also shows David's faith and trust in God, as he marches to Jerusalem to capture the city, despite the Jebusites' confidence in their ability to defend it, as seen in 1 Chronicles 11:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate faith and trust in God, like David did when he marched to Jerusalem?
- How can I apply the principle of trusting in God's sovereignty, as seen in David's life, to my own life and circumstances?
- What are some spiritual strongholds in my life that I need to capture, just like David captured the fortress of Zion, and how can I trust God to help me overcome them?
- In what ways can I be a part of establishing God's kingdom on earth, just like David was a part of establishing God's kingdom in Israel?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 11:4
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 11:1]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 11:4
And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus; where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land. David and all Israel went to ... Jebus - (see the notes at 2 Samuel 5:6-13)
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:4
Of this and the three following verses See Poole "", &c.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:4
1 Chronicles 11:4 And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which [is] Jebus; where the Jebusites [were], the inhabitants of the land.Ver. 4. And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem.] He laid hold on so good an opportunity, having now all his forces about him, to set upon the Jebusites, and expelled them. We should watch and catch at opportunities of grace, and not procrastinate.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:4
(4-9) THE CAPTURE OF ZION BY JOAB’S VALOUR, AND DAVID’S THERE.The accession of the new king is followed by a warlike enterprise, according to the precedent of Saul (1 Samuel 11). This agrees with the reason assigned for the election of a king (1 Samuel 8:20), as well as with what we know of Assyrian custom, and is a mark of historic truth.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 11:4
4–9 (= 2 Samuel 5:6-10). The “City of David” captured and made a royal residence 4. David and all Israel] In Samuel (more accurately) “The king and his men,” i.e. his household and body-guard; cp. 1 Chronicles 10:6, note. A picked force, not a large one, was necessary. which is Jebus] R.V. (the same is Jebus). Jerusalem (or Jebus) consisted, it seems (cp. 1 Chronicles 11:8; Judges 1:21), of a citadel inhabited by Jebusites and of a lower city inhabited by a mixed population of Jebusites and Benjamites. It was the citadel only which David stormed. where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land] R.V. and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there. The Jebusites are called “inhabitants of the land,” because they were one of the “seven nations” dispossessed by Israel at the conquest (Deuteronomy 7:1).
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 11:4
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Laying Hold of Our Promised Land by Jason Neil | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of gathering together as God's people, as Jesus promises to be present when they meet. The speaker encourages the audience to |
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Cut Off Goliath's Head by Bob Jennings | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being fully committed to God and pursuing holiness. He encourages the audience to confront and overcome their besetting si |
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The Original Meaning of Zion by George Warnock | George Warnock explores the original meaning of Zion, emphasizing its historical significance as a stronghold and the spiritual implications of David's actions in establishing a ro |
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The Way of Faith (信心的道路) by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God desires for all people to be saved, but acknowledges that not everyone is saved because they lack belief. The preacher emphasizes t |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 12 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker shares stories of revival and the power of God's love. He describes a prison where people were waiting to die, but through the revival, they found new h |
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Israel's Call Upon God by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the story of Moses and the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt. He emphasizes how God heard the cry of the Israelites and remember |
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Look Forward to a Wonderful Year in Christ by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen encourages believers to look forward to a wonderful year in Christ by emphasizing the importance of making a new beginning, claiming God's promises, and extending mercy |