2 Samuel 5:9

“So Dauid dwelt in the fort, and called it the citie of Dauid, and Dauid built round about, from Millo and inward.”

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 5:9

So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.
- King James Version

So David lived in the stronghold and called it the city of David. And David built all around from the Millo and inward.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And David dwelt in the stronghold, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.
- American Standard Version (1901)

So David took the strong tower for his living-place, naming it the town of David. And David took in hand the building of the town all round, starting from the Millo.
- Basic English Bible

So David dwelt in the stronghold, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from the Millo and inward.
- Darby Bible

So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built around from Millo and inward.
- Webster's Bible

David lived in the stronghold, and called it the city of David. David built around from Millo and inward.
- World English Bible

And David dwelleth in the fortress, and calleth it -- City of David, and David buildeth round about, from Millo and inward,
- Youngs Literal Bible

And David dwelt in the stronghold, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for 2 Samuel 5:9

Wesley's Notes for 2 Samuel 5:9

5:9 Millo - Which seems to have been the town - hall or, state - house, near the wall of the city of Zion.


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