1 Chronicles 11:7
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordAnd David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.
— 1 Chronicles 11:7, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
And David dwelleth in the fortress, therefore they have called it, 'City of David;'