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David Secures His Capital
Commentators explain that upon capturing the city, David immediately began to fortify it. He built a complete circuit of defenses, starting from a key fortress known as 'the Millo.' This strategic act established Jerusalem as a secure and permanent capital for the kingdom of Israel.
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1 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 11:6–8
18th Century
Theologian
The narrative given here supplies a clear omission in 2 Samuel 5:8, where something has evidently dropped out of the text.
Joab's…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 11:4–9
19th Century
Bishop
THE CAPTURE OF ZION BY JOAB’S VALOUR, AND DAVID’S SETTLEMENT THERE.
The accession of the new king is followed by a warlike …
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 11:8
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 11:1)
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 11:1–9
17th Century
Minister
David was brought to possess the throne of Israel after he had reigned seven years in Hebron, over Judah only. God's counsels will be fulfilled at …