1 Chronicles 11:8

Verse

He built up the city around it, from the supporting terraces to the surrounding wall, while Joab restored the rest of the city.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he built the city round about, from Millo even round about; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.

Bible in Basic English

And he took in hand the building of the town all round, starting from the Millo; and Joab put the rest of the town in order.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he built the city round about from Mello all round, and Joab built the rest of the city.

Free Bible Version

He built up the city all around it, from the Millo in a circuit all around, while Joab repaired the rest of the city.

Geneva Bible 1599

And he built the citie on euery side, from Millo euen round about, and Ioab repaired the rest of the citie.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he built the city round about, even from Millo round about: and Joab repaired the rest of the city.

Translation for Translators

David’s workers rebuilt the city, starting where the land was filled in and extending to the wall that was around the city. Joab’s men repaired the other parts of the city.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He built the city all around from the Millo and back to the surrounding wall. Joab restored the rest of the city.

Noah Webster Bible

And he built the city around, even from Millo around: and Joab repaired the rest of the city.

World English Bible

He built the city all around, from Millo even around; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.

Young's Literal Translation

and he buildeth the city round about, from Millo, and unto the circumference, and Joab restoreth the rest of the city.

Context

David Conquers Jerusalem

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.

Summary

This verse recounts the valiant deeds of Eleazar, one of King David's mighty warriors, who stood his ground against the Philistines when others retreated. Despite being outnumbered, Eleazar fought with unwavering courage and determination, displaying his loyalty and faithfulness to David. His bravery in battle exemplifies the qualities of a true warrior and servant of the king, inspiring others to stand firm in the face of adversity. Eleazar's actions highlight the importance of steadfastness and commitment in fulfilling one's duties and serving God's purposes.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Joab repaired the rest of the city--David built a new town to the north of the old one on Mount Zion; but Joab was charged with a commission to restore the part that had been occupied by the ancient Jebus, to repair the breaches made during the siege, to rebuild the houses which had been demolished or burned in the sacking of the town, and to preserve all that had escaped the violence of the soldiery. This work of reconstruction is not noticed elsewhere [CALMET].