Verse Comparison: 1 Chronicles 11:7
American Standard Version
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
Amplified® Bible
David dwelt in the stronghold; so it was called the City of David.
Contemporary English Version
Later, David moved to the fortress--that's why it's called the City of David.
Darby English Version
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
Good News Bible
Because David went to live in the fortress, it came to be called "David's City."
King James Version
And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.
New American Standard Bible
Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.
New International Version
David then took up residence in the fortress, and so it was called the City of David.
New King James Version
Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the City of David.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore it received the name the city of David.
Revised Standard Version
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.
Young's Literal Translation
And David dwelleth in the fortress, therefore they have called it, `City of David;'
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