1 Chronicles 11:4
New International Version
David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus). The Jebusites who lived there

New Living Translation
Then David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (or Jebus, as it used to be called), where the Jebusites, the original inhabitants of the land, were living.

English Standard Version
And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, that is, Jebus, where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land.

Berean Standard Bible
Then David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus), where the Jebusites inhabited the land.

King James Bible
And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus; where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land.

New King James Version
And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus, where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land.

New American Standard Bible
Then David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there.

NASB 1995
Then David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there.

NASB 1977
Then David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there.

Amplified Bible
Then David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (that is Jebus); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there.

Christian Standard Bible
David and all Israel marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus); the Jebusites who inhabited the land were there.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
David and all Israel marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus); the Jebusites who inhabited the land were there.

American Standard Version
And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (the same is Jebus); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there.

Contemporary English Version
Jerusalem was called Jebus at the time, and David led Israel's army to attack the town.

English Revised Version
And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (the same is Jebus); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus). The Jebusites were living in that region.

Good News Translation
King David and all the Israelites went and attacked the city of Jerusalem. It was then known as Jebus, and the Jebusites, the original inhabitants of the land, were still living there.

International Standard Version
Later, David and all of Israel marched to Jerusalem (then known as Jebus, where the Jebusites lived when they inhabited the land).

Majority Standard Bible
Then David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus), where the Jebusites inhabited the land.

NET Bible
David and the whole Israelite army advanced to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus). (The Jebusites, the land's original inhabitants, lived there.)

New Heart English Bible
David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there.

Webster's Bible Translation
And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus; where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land.

World English Bible
David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (also called Jebus); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And David goes, and all Israel, to Jerusalem—it [is] Jebus—and the Jebusite [is] there, the inhabitants of the land.

Young's Literal Translation
And David goeth, and all Israel, to Jerusalem -- it is Jebus -- and there the Jebusite, the inhabitants of the land.

Smith's Literal Translation
And David will go, and all Israel to Jerusalem; this is Jebus; and there the Jebusites dwelling in the land.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus, where the Jebusites were the inhabitants of the land.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then David and all of Israel went to Jerusalem. The same is Jebus, where the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were.

New American Bible
Then David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, that is, Jebus, where the inhabitants of the land were called Jebusites.

New Revised Standard Version
David and all Israel marched to Jerusalem, that is Jebus, where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (which was formerly called Jebus) where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And David and all the children of Israel went on to Jerusalem, which was called Yabus from the first, and the Yabusites were the inhabitants of the land.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem--the same is Jebus--and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the king and his men went to Jerusalem, this is Jebus; and there the Jebusites the inhabitants of the land said to David,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David Conquers Jerusalem
4Then David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus), where the Jebusites inhabited the land. 5The people of Jebus said to David, “You will never get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).…

Cross References
2 Samuel 5:6-10
Now the king and his men marched to Jerusalem against the Jebusites who inhabited the land. The Jebusites said to David: “You will never get in here. Even the blind and lame can repel you.” For they thought, “David cannot get in here.” / Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). / On that day he said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites must use the water shaft to reach the lame and blind who are despised by David.” That is why it is said, “The blind and the lame will never enter the palace.” ...

1 Kings 2:11
The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 2:4
Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”

2 Samuel 23:8-39
These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ...

1 Chronicles 14:1-2
Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters, to build a palace for him. / And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had highly exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.

1 Chronicles 15:1-3
David constructed buildings for himself in the City of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it. / Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.” / And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.

1 Chronicles 16:1-3
So they brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. / When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD. / Then he distributed to every man and woman of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake.

1 Chronicles 17:1-2
After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.” / And Nathan replied to David, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.”

1 Chronicles 18:1-2
Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to David and brought him tribute.

1 Chronicles 19:1-2
Some time later, Nahash king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son. / And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent messengers to console Hanun concerning his father. But when David’s servants arrived in the land of the Ammonites to console him,

1 Chronicles 20:1-2
In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, Joab led out the army and ravaged the land of the Ammonites. He came to Rabbah and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem. And Joab attacked Rabbah and demolished it. / Then David took the crown from the head of their king. It was found to weigh a talent of gold and was set with precious stones, and it was placed on David’s head. And David took a great amount of plunder from the city.

1 Chronicles 21:1-2
Then Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census of Israel. / So David said to Joab and the commanders of the troops, “Go and count the Israelites from Beersheba to Dan and bring me a report, so that I may know their number.”

1 Chronicles 22:1-2
Then David said, “Here shall be the house of the LORD God, as well as the altar of burnt offering for Israel.” / So David gave orders to gather the foreigners in the land of Israel, from whom he appointed stonecutters to prepare finished stones for building the house of God.

1 Chronicles 23:1-2
When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites.

1 Chronicles 24:1-2
These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests.


Treasury of Scripture

And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus; where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land.

David

2 Samuel 5:6-10
And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: which spake unto David, saying, Except thou take away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither: thinking, David cannot come in hither…

Jebus

1 Chronicles 11:5
And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come hither. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David.

Joshua 15:63
As for the Jebusites the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the children of Judah could not drive them out: but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Judah at Jerusalem unto this day.

Joshua 18:23
And Avim, and Parah, and Ophrah,

Jebusi

Judges 1:21
And the children of Benjamin did not drive out the Jebusites that inhabited Jerusalem; but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Benjamin in Jerusalem unto this day.

Judges 19:10-12
But the man would not tarry that night, but he rose up and departed, and came over against Jebus, which is Jerusalem; and there were with him two asses saddled, his concubine also was with him…

the inhabitants

Genesis 10:16
And the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgasite,

Genesis 15:21
And the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Girgashites, and the Jebusites.

Exodus 3:17
And I have said, I will bring you up out of the affliction of Egypt unto the land of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, unto a land flowing with milk and honey.

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1 Chronicles 11
1. David Becomes King over All Israel
4. Jerusalem
10. David's Mighty Men














Then David
The mention of "David" here is significant as it marks the beginning of his reign over all Israel. David, anointed by God, is a central figure in the Old Testament, representing a man after God's own heart (1 Samuel 13:14). His leadership is pivotal in uniting the tribes of Israel. The Hebrew root for David, "דָּוִד" (Dawid), means "beloved," underscoring his favored status with God and his role as a type of Christ, the ultimate beloved Son.

and all the Israelites
This phrase emphasizes the unity of the tribes under David's leadership. The term "Israelites" refers to the descendants of Jacob, also known as Israel, and signifies the collective people of God. This unity is crucial as it sets the stage for the establishment of Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel. Historically, this moment marks a turning point where the fragmented tribes come together, foreshadowing the unity found in the body of Christ.

marched to Jerusalem
The act of marching to Jerusalem is both a physical and spiritual journey. Jerusalem, known as "Yerushalayim" in Hebrew, means "foundation of peace." This city becomes the heart of Israelite worship and governance. The march signifies a divinely orchestrated movement towards establishing God's chosen city, which holds eschatological significance as the New Jerusalem in Revelation.

(that is, Jebus)
The parenthetical note "that is, Jebus" provides historical context. Jebus was the ancient name of Jerusalem, inhabited by the Jebusites, a Canaanite tribe. The name "Jebus" is derived from the root "y-b-s," meaning "to tread down" or "to trample," reflecting the city's fortified and resistant nature. This detail highlights the transformation from a pagan stronghold to a holy city dedicated to God.

and the Jebusites who inhabited the land were there
The presence of the Jebusites, the original inhabitants, underscores the challenge David faced in claiming Jerusalem. The Jebusites' continued occupation of the land represents the spiritual and physical opposition to God's plan. Historically, the Jebusites were known for their strong fortifications, making Jerusalem a formidable city to conquer. This conquest symbolizes the triumph of God's will over earthly powers, prefiguring the ultimate victory of Christ over sin and death.

(4-9) THE CAPTURE OF ZION BY JOAB'S VALOUR, AND DAVID'S SETTLEMENT THERE.

The accession of the new king is followed by a warlike enterprise, according to the precedent of Saul (1 Samuel 11). This agrees with the reason assigned for the election of a king (1Samuel 8:20), as well as with what we know of Assyrian custom, and is a mark of historic truth.

(4) And David . . . land.--Samuel is briefer: "And the king and his men went to Jerusalem, to the Jebusite, the inhabitant of the land." The chronicler adds the explanatory "that is Jebus," because of the after-mention of the Jebusite. He then further modifies the form of the original statement, continuing "and there (lived) the Jebusite (collect.), the inhabitants," &c.

Jerusalem means city of Salem; Assyrian, Ursalimme. But in Hebrew the name has been so modified as to suggest "vision of peace." In Greek the name became Hierosolyma, "Sacred Solyma."

Inhabitants of the land.--A standing name of the native Canaanites, and equivalent to indigenae, or ??????????.

Verse 4. - Jerusalem, which is Jebus. This ancient name of Jerusalem, of Canaanitish date, is found only once beside, viz. in Judges 19:10, 11; the Gentile form of the noun, however, Jebusi, is of more frequent occurrence, and sometimes it is found even as the name of the city (Joshua 15:8, 63; Joshua 18:16, 28). The derivation and meaning of the word are unascertained. Gesenius explains it to mean "a place dry or downtrodden like a threshing-floor."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then David
דָּוִ֧יד (dā·wîḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

and all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the Israelites
יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

marched
וַיֵּ֨לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

to Jerusalem
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם (yə·rū·šā·lim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel

(that is,
הִ֣יא (hî)
Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

Jebus),
יְב֑וּס (yə·ḇūs)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2982: Jebus -- an early name of Jerusalem

where
וְשָׁם֙ (wə·šām)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

the Jebusites
הַיְבוּסִ֔י (hay·ḇū·sî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2983: Jebusite -- inhabitant of Jebus

inhabited
יֹשְׁבֵ֖י (yō·šə·ḇê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

the land.
הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land


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