Translations
Modern
So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.
Traditional
And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.
Literal
And David dwelt in the stronghold; upon thus they called it the City of David.
Latin
Habitavit autem David in arce, et idcirco appellata est civitas David.
Original
Hebrew
English
So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.
Notes
David conquered and rebuilt Jerusalem, making it the capital city of his rule over all of Israel.
Parallels
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second Citadel David Genealogy Joab Zion
Topics
Castle: A Tower Cities: Designated as Royal David: King of Israel: Makes Conquest of Jerusalem Jerusalem: The Citadel of Mount Zion, Occupied by David, and Called the City of David Zion: Called |The City of David| Zion: Captured from the Jebusites by David