^{6 Ref} And David said, The first to overcome the Jebusites will be chief and captain. And Joab, the son of Zeruiah, went up first, and became chief.

^{7 Ref} And David took the strong tower for his living-place, so it was named the town of David.

^{8 Ref} And he took in hand the building of the town all round, starting from the Millo; and Joab put the rest of the town in order.

^{9 Ref} And David became greater and greater in power, because the Lord of armies was with him.