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1 Chronicles 11:8
“He built the city all around, from Millo even around; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.”
Verse in context — 1 Chronicles 11
6
David said, "Whoever strikes the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain." Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and was made chief.
7
David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David.
8
He built the city all around, from Millo even around; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.
9
David grew greater and greater; for Yahweh of Armies was with him.
10
Now these are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who showed themselves strong with him in his kingdom, together with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of Yahweh concerning Israel.
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Genealogies and David’s reign, emphasizing temple worship.
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