King James Version
What Does 1 Chronicles 11:7 Mean?
“And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David. it: that is, Zion”
Context
5
And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come hither. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David.
6
And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief. chief: Heb. head
7
And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David. it: that is, Zion
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And he built the city round about, even from Millo round about: and Joab repaired the rest of the city. repaired: Heb. revived
9
So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him. waxed: Heb. went in going and increasing
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(7) **Castle.**—*Stronghold, fastness.* (Comp. 2Samuel 5:7.) In 1Chronicles 11:5 the form is *meçûdāh,* here it is the rare masculine form, *meçād:* comp. Ar. *maçâd, cacumen montis.*
**They called it.**—Samuel (Hebrew), “one called it;” both in a general sense.
**City.**—Comp. Greek, *polis* = acropolis.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of 1 Chronicles. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
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