⁹So David lived in the strong, walled city and called it the City of David. David built more buildings around it, beginning where the land was filled in. He also built more buildings inside the city.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

And David lived in the stronghold and called it the city of David. And David built the city all around from the Millo inward.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

David then took up residence in the fortress and called it the City of David. He built up the area around it, from the terraces inward.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

David took up residence in the stronghold, which he named the city of David. He built it up all the way around from the supporting terraces inward.

NLTNew Living Translation

So David made the fortress his home, and he called it the City of David. He extended the city, starting at the supporting terraces and working inward.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

David occupied the fortress and called it the city of David. And David built all around it from the Millo and inward.

KJV 1900King James Version

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

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