6 Now David said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain.” And Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and became chief.  ‡

7 Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it¹ the City of David.  ‡

9 So David ^awent on and became great, and the Lord of hosts was with ^bhim.  ‡

10 Now ^athese were the heads of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, with all Israel, to make him king, according to ^bthe word of the Lord concerning Israel.  ‡