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Now David had said, “Whoever strikes Jebus first will be the commander and leader of the army,” so Joab, the son of Zeruiah, went up first and became the commander.

Then David dwelt in the stronghold, which is why they called it the City of David, and he fortified the city all around from the Millo encircling the stronghold, while Joab preserved the rest of the city.

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