1 Chronicles 11:8

⁸ He built up the city around it, from the terraces [1] to the surrounding wall, while Joab restored the rest of the city.

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Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 11:8

King James Version

⁸ And he built the city round about, even from Millo round about: and Joab repaired repaired: Heb. revived the rest of the city.

English Standard Version

⁸ And he built the city all around from the Millo in complete circuit, and Joab repaired the rest of the city.

The Message

⁸ David fortified the city all the way around, both the outer bulwarks (the Millo) and the outside wall. Joab rebuilt the city gates.

New King James Version

⁸ And he built the city around it, from the Millo to the surrounding area. Joab repaired the rest of the city.

New Living Translation

⁸ He extended the city from the supporting terraces to the surrounding area, while Joab rebuilt the rest of Jerusalem.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:8

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:1-9

(Read 1 Chronicles 11:1-9)

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 last, whatever difficulties lie in the way. The way to be truly great, is to be really useful, to devote all our talents to the Lord.