1 Chronicles 11:7
1 Chronicles 11:7 in Multiple Translations
So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.
And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
And David took the strong tower for his living-place, so it was named the town of David.
David decided to live in the fortress, which is why they named it after him the City of David.
And Dauid dwelt in the tower: therefore they called it the citie of Dauid.
And David dwelleth in the fortress, therefore they have called it, 'City of David;'
David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it David’s city.
And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it, The city of David.
And David dwelt in the castle, and therefore it was called the city of David.
After they captured the city which had strong walls around it, David moved there. That is why they named it ‘The City of David’.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 11:7
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1 Chronicles 11:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֵּ֥שֶׁב
דָּוִ֖יד
בַּ/מְצָ֑ד
עַל
כֵּ֥ן
קָרְאוּ
ל֖/וֹ
עִ֥יר
דָּוִֽיד
וַ/יֵּ֥שֶׁב
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
דָּוִ֖יד
Dâvid
H1732
David
N-proper
בַּ/מְצָ֑ד
mᵉtsad
H4679
stronghold
Prep | N-fs
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
כֵּ֥ן
kên
H3651
right
Part
קָרְאוּ
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
ל֖/וֹ
Prep | Suff
עִ֥יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fs
דָּוִֽיד
Dâvid
H1732
David
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 11:7
וַ/יֵּ֥שֶׁב
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
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.
דָּוִ֖יד
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.
בַּ/מְצָ֑ד
mᵉtsad
H4679
"stronghold"
Prep | N-fs
A stronghold or fort, often in a mountainous area, providing a safe place for people to hide or defend themselves, like the castle of David in 2 Samuel 5:7. It represents a secure and protected location.
Definition: 1) fort, stronghold, fastness 1a) mountain-fastness 1b) stronghold
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: castle, fort, (strong) hold, munition. See also: Judges 6:2; 1 Chronicles 12:9; Isaiah 33:16.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
כֵּ֥ן
kên
H3651
"right"
Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
קָרְאוּ
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
ל֖/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
עִ֥יר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
דָּוִֽיד
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.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 11:7
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Context — David Conquers Jerusalem
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.
7So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.
8He built up the city around it, from the supporting terraces to the surrounding wall, while Joab restored the rest of the city. 9And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of Hosts was with him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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). |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 5:7 | Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). |
| 3 | Psalms 2:6 | “I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.” |
1 Chronicles 11:7 Summary
[This verse tells us that David moved into the fortress he had just captured, and it became known as the City of David. This was a big deal because it marked the beginning of David's reign as king over all Israel. Just like how a king needs a palace, David needed a place to call his own, and God provided it for him (as seen in 2 Samuel 7:1). As we reflect on this verse, we can remember that God provides for us and establishes us, just like He did for David, and we can trust Him to give us the strength and courage we need to overcome any challenge.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the fortress called the City of David?
The fortress was called the City of David because David took up residence in it, as stated in 1 Chronicles 11:7, and it became the central location of his kingdom, much like how Jerusalem is also known as the City of God in Psalm 46:4.
What is the significance of David taking up residence in the fortress?
David taking up residence in the fortress signifies the establishment of his kingdom and the fulfillment of God's promise to him, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-13, where God promises to establish David's throne forever.
How does this event relate to the rest of David's story in the Bible?
This event is a pivotal moment in David's story, as it marks the beginning of his reign as king over all Israel, and it sets the stage for the many victories and challenges he will face, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 11:9 and 1 Chronicles 14:1-2.
What can we learn from David's example in this verse?
We can learn from David's example that when we trust in God and follow His leading, He will establish us and give us victory, just as He did for David, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:8 and seen in 1 Chronicles 11:9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can take up residence in the spiritual strongholds God has given me, just as David took up residence in the fortress?
- How can I trust God to establish me and give me victory, just as He did for David?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to trust God to give me the strength and courage to overcome, just as David did when he took the fortress?
- How can I make my home and my heart a place where God can reside, just as David made the fortress his residence?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 11:7
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 11:1]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 11:7
And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:7
1 Chronicles 11:7 And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.Ver. 7. And David dwelt in the castle.] Herein he became a type of Christ, who subdueth all our enemies, and openeth unto us the heavenly Jerusalem.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:7
(7) Castle.—Stronghold, fastness. (Comp. 2 Samuel 5:7.) In 1 Chronicles 11:5 the form is meηϋdβh, here it is the rare masculine form, meηβd: comp. Ar. maηβd, cacumen montis.They called it.—Samuel (Hebrew), “one called it;” both in a general sense. City.—Comp. Greek, polis = acropolis.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 11:7
7. the castle] R.V. the strong hold (as in 1 Chronicles 11:5).
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 11:7
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When Jesus Is Enthroned by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing the potential for a life of victory in the next 35 minutes. He encourages the audience to listen to God's serva |
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The King Gives Victory by Theodore Epp | Theodore Epp emphasizes that just as David conquered the seemingly impregnable fortress of the Jebusites, we too can overcome deeply entrenched habits of sin through the strength o |
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The Significance of Israel's Restoration by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker expresses concern about the injustice of wealthy individuals enriching themselves at the expense of impoverished people. The speaker believes that God w |
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God of the Nations - Part 2 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding God's rule over his creation throughout redemption history. He refers to biblical events such as the flood an |
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Going Up to Zion by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the presence of God in the worship of Israel. The people of Israel expected and called for a powerful manifestation of God |
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Kiss the Son by Aaron Dunlop | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of kissing the Son, which symbolizes worship, allegiance, and love towards Jesus Christ. The sermon references the story of a |
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The Guaranteed Harvest by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not wasting one's life and giving more to the cause of Christ. He urges the audience to prioritize the Great Commission an |