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David had said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites first will become the head and commander.” Joab son of Zeruiah went up first and became the head. David lived in the stronghold. That is why it is called the City of David. He built up the city all around the stronghold, from the Millo[a] to the surrounding walls. Joab repaired the rest of the city.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 11:8 The Millo was very likely the sloped retaining wall on which the citadel was built.