8 He built up the city around it, from the terraces
8 And he built the city all around from the Millo in complete circuit, and Joab repaired the rest of the city.
8 David fortified the city all the way around, both the outer bulwarks (the Millo) and the outside wall. Joab rebuilt the city gates.
8 And he built the city around it, from the Millo to the surrounding area. Joab repaired the rest of the city.
8 He extended the city from the supporting terraces to the surrounding area, while Joab rebuilt the rest of Jerusalem.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:8
Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:1-9
(Read 1 Chronicles 11:1-9)
David was brought to possess the throne of Israel after he had reigned seven years in Hebron, over Judah only. God's counsels will be fulfilled at last, whatever difficulties lie in the way. The way to be truly great, is to be really useful, to devote all our talents to the Lord.