7 David then took up residence in the fortress, and so it was called the City of David.
7 And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.
7 And David lived in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David.
7 David took up residence in the fortress city; that's how it got its name, "City of David."
7 Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the City of David.
7 David made the fortress his home, and that is why it is called the City of David.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:7
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.