What does 1 Chronicles 11:7 mean?

1 Chronicles 11:7 highlights themes such as construction, city, leadership when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Chronicles 11:7 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.

5And 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.

6And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief.

7And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.

8And he built the city round about, even from Millo round about: and Joab repaired the rest of the city.

9So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him.

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2 Samuel 5:9
This verse describes the building of the city, similar to the account in 2 Samuel.