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Berean Standard Bible

“So David took up residence in the fortress and called it the City of David. He built it up all the way around, from the supporting terraces inward.”

2 Samuel 5:9

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

So David took up residence in the fortress and called it the City of David. He built it up all the way around, from the supporting terraces inward.

World English Bible (WEB)

David lived in the stronghold, and called it David’s city. David built around from Millo and inward.

King James Version (KJV)

So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And David dwelt in the stronghold, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So David took the strong tower for his living-place, naming it the town of David. And David took in hand the building of the town all round, starting from the Millo.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y David moró en la fortaleza, y púsole por nombre la Ciudad de David: y edificó alrededor, desde Millo para adentro.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

David estableció su sede en la fortaleza de Sion, a la cual llamó Ciudad de David. Además, le construyó alrededor una muralla, desde Milo hasta el palacio.

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