1 Chronicles 11:4

King James Version:

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

David and all Isra'el went to Yerushalayim, also known as Y'vus; and the Y'vusi, the inhabitants of that region, were there.

Berean Standard Bible:

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

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.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And David^{H1732} and all Israel^{H3478} went^{H3212} to Jerusalem^{H3389}, which is Jebus^{H2982}; where the Jebusites^{H2983} were, the inhabitants^{H3427} of the land^{H776}.

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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 11:4

1 Chronicles 11:4 is part of the passage that recounts David's rise to kingship over all Israel and his establishment of Jerusalem as the nation's capital. The verse specifically mentions David and all Israel journeying to Jerusalem, which at that time was known as Jebus, inhabited by the Jebusites. This verse reflects a significant historical and theological transition in the narrative of the Israelites.

Historically, the city of Jebus was a stronghold of the Canaanites, and its capture by David was a strategic move that united the northern and southern tribes of Israel under his leadership. The Jebusites' presence in Jerusalem was a remnant of the pre-Israelite occupation of the land of Canaan, and their control over the city was a challenge to Israel's dominion in the region.

Theologically, this verse underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land of Canaan to the Israelites. David's conquest of Jerusalem, as prophesied in earlier scriptures, was seen as an act of divine favor, solidifying his role as the chosen king of Israel. By taking control of Jebus and making it his capital, David not only secured a central and neutral site for his rule (since Jerusalem was not previously associated with any of the Israelite tribes) but also laid the groundwork for the city's future significance as the spiritual and political center of Judaism.

In summary, 1 Chronicles 11:4 captures a pivotal moment in Israel's history, highlighting the transition of power from the Jebusites to David, the anointed king of Israel. It symbolizes the realization of God's promises and sets the stage for Jerusalem's elevation to a city of paramount importance in biblical history and the history of the Jewish people.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H1732
   There are 911 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָּוִד
   Transliteration: Dâvid
   Pronunciation: daw-veed'
   Description: rarely (fully); דָּוִיד; from the same as דּוֹד; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse; David.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3478
   There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
   Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
   Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
   Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3212
   There are 938 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָלַךְ
   Transliteration: yâlak
   Pronunciation: yaw-lak'
   Description: a primitive root (compare הָלַךְ); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses); [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3389
   There are 600 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְרוּשָׁלַ͏ִם
   Transliteration: Yᵉrûwshâlaim
   Pronunciation: yer-oo-shaw-lah'-im
   Description: rarely יְרוּשָׁלַיִם; a dual (in allusion to its two main hills (the true pointing, at least of the former reading, seems to be that of יְרוּשָׁלֵם)); probably from (the passive participle of) יָרָה and שָׁלַם; founded peaceful; Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine; Jerusalem.
   
5. Strong's Number: H2982
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְבוּס
   Transliteration: Yᵉbûwç
   Pronunciation: yeb-oos'
   Description: from בּוּס; trodden, i.e. threshing-place; Jebus, the original name of Jerusalem; Jebus.
   
6. Strong's Number: H2983
   There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְבוּסִי
   Transliteration: Yᵉbûwçîy
   Pronunciation: yeb-oo-see'
   Description: xlit Yebûwçîy corrected to Yᵉbûwçîy; patrial from יְבוּס; a Jebusite or inhabitant of Jebus; Jebusite(-s).
   
7. Strong's Number: H3427
   There are 980 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָשַׁב
   Transliteration: yâshab
   Pronunciation: yaw-shab'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry; (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry.
   
8. Strong's Number: H776
   There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶרֶץ
   Transliteration: ʼerets
   Pronunciation: eh'-rets
   Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world.