Bible Verse

In the past, even while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel on their military campaigns. And the Lord your God said to you, ‘You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will become their ruler.`”

1 Chronicles 11:2

David then took up residence in the fortress, and so it was called the City of David.

1 Chronicles 11:7

He built up the city around it, from the terraces to the surrounding wall, while Joab restored the rest of the city.

1 Chronicles 11:8

And David became more and more powerful, because the Lord Almighty was with him.